Dan Santat Collection 3 Book Set The Adventures of Beekle, Are We There Yet?, After the Fall

This three-book collection brings together picture books by Dan Santat: The Adventures of Beekle, Are We There Yet? and After the Fall. Each story centres on imagination and the way it can reshape everyday experiences, from waiting to be chosen to seeing the world differently on an ordinary journey.

Across the set, readers follow an imaginary friend who leaves his island in search of a real child, a car trip to Grandma’s house that transforms into an unexpected adventure, and Humpty Dumpty as he faces life after a fall and learns to confront a fear of heights.

Included titles

• The Adventures of Beekle
• Are We There Yet?
• After the Fall

Key details

• Three-book set
• By Dan Santat
• Includes three individually titled stories

Synopses

The Adventures of Beekle

An imaginary friend is born on an island where imaginary friends play by day and wait each night beneath the stars to be imagined by a real child. When he is never chosen, he sets off into the real world to search for someone who will imagine him. After a long search, he meets a shy, bookish girl named Alice.

Are We There Yet?

A car journey to Grandma’s house feels as though it will never end. As the trip drags on, imagination takes over and time slows so much it begins to move backwards. The journey features dinosaurs, Ancient Egyptians, knights and pirates.

After the Fall

After his fall, Humpty Dumpty is left a broken egg and finds life difficult. Afraid of heights, he struggles with everyday moments such as climbing onto his bed or reaching his favourite cereal on a top shelf. Driven by a love of bird-watching, he decides to face his fears, and something amazing happens.