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Children the world over know Dan Yaccarino from his children's books, Parent's Choice Award-winning animated TV series ""Oswald"" (Nick Jr), Emmy-winning ""Willa's Wild Life"" (NBC and Qubo), and character designs for ""The Backyardigans"" (Nickelodeon), as well as his many illustrated toys, games, and other children's products. In addition to his own stories, Dan's bold, stylized illustrations add wit and energy to the work of such distinguished authors as Margaret Wise Brown, Jack Prelutsky, and Kevin Henkes. Dan's internationally recognized art style has earned him a large following in Japan, exhibits in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Bologna, and a visit to the White House. He is also a contributing children's book reviewer for the New York Times. Dan's books have been translated into many languages and have inspired animated series, toys, ebooks, children's musicals, and video adaptations. People all over the world enjoy Oswald, Dan's animated series about the wonderfully whimsical world of a lovable octopus, which Time magazine chose as one of the top 6 shows to watch on cable.Animation Magazine hails him as ""an American original."" Dan's work has been recognized with a host of prestigious awards including the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable, and the Parents Choice Award. Over 2.5 million of his books have been sold to date.
Booklist Kirkus Publishers Weekly School Library Journal At once timely and timeless.... This book will stay with readers long after the last page is turned. - School Library Journal, STARRED A new classic. - Booklist, STARRED An emotionally nuanced, authentic picture book that simultaneously hints at and avoids mention of recent events. Conveying instantly recognizable sadness and stresses, it clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm. - Publishers Weekly, STARRED Splendid.... The story feels emotionally true to the process of going through any profound crisis....Resonant and reassuring. - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED One of The 150 Most Anticipated Fall Books - Kirkus Reviews One of The Best Children's Books of 2021....Dan Yaccarino's gorgeous and heartfelt tale of navigating a seemingly never-ending storm provides the perfect narrative for discussing difficulties with children. With simple illustrations and story-telling, parents will find this book perfect for talking loss, family conflict and more. -Red Tricycle Masterful....encompasses so many themes and is so well-written that sharing it with readers is highly recommended. A story to ponder and illustrations to consider again and again... thoroughly satisfying ... on all levels. - School Library Connections A profound, optimistic story of dealing with hardship, The Longest Storm not only helps define the emotional rollercoaster ride of Covid-19 and quarantine, but simultaneously paints a picture of suffering, family conflict, and the power of apology....a must-read. - Books to Borrow, Books to Buy, syndicated column I love the underlying themes of grief and trauma, loneliness, and the healing power of apology. There is just no other book like this out there. I suggest you take a peek yourself and see just how touching this book really is. -Bilingual Mingle Wow - what a beautiful book! I loved it and added it to my post on pandemic-related books. I'm already a big D.Y. fan, and he really did a great job on this one. - Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes, School Library Journal Yaccarino's masterful illustration skills take center stage in this metaphorical picture book about loss and trauma.....could be read aloud to stimulate discussion about the normal process of navigating human relations. - Youth Services Book Review
