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Sid the Squid

and the Search for the Perfect Job

Written by David Derrick

"Sid the Squid is the perfect introduction for any child to meet one of the ocean's unlikeliest heroes. I have no doubt that once a child has been initiated into the whimsical world of Sid, the book will become an oft-requested favorite."
- Steve Hickner, Director of Prince of Egypt and Bee Movie, Dreamworks Animation

$15.95, hardcover, 36 Pages, ISBN: 978-1-59702-021-3, 11 x 8

Who said a giant squid can't find the perfect job? Sid has scoured the ocean but now he gets a lead: go ashore! But how can a squid out of water find suitable work? Luckily he meets a girl named Alice, who helps him on his quest.

Sid's humorous and poignant journey will resonate with readers of all ages. Kids are encouraged to try many activities and pursue their dreams. Adults, who want a steady paycheck but yearn for personal fulfillment, also will identify with Sid's experience of trials, errors...and finally success!

Pre-order your own autographed copy with free limited edition postcard! Ships August 2010.


"Dave Derrick is Sid the Squid. With his multiple appendages he simultaneously draws storyboards for animated features, illustrates children's books, and sculpts African wildlife, all the while growing exponentially as an artist."
- Toby Shelton, Director and designer of Disney's Dark Wing Duck

"Dave's curiosity for the natural world is always obvious to me in his work, and he transfers that love for life to who ever chances upon it. His drawings and compositions show the wonder of the natural world, while his humor and his story layer it with life."
- Matt Nolte, Character Designer, Pixar Animation

"The amazing part for me about Derrick's art is the sense of movement. I'm not an artist by any stretch, but I've come to appreciate the gift some artists have for capturing static art and giving it life. It's not just an unmoving drawing or painting, but somehow it comes alive. You can see that gift in Derrick's work"
- Blog Critics



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Reviews

"…it's no longer just a time to look for a new job, but is also a time to prepare yourself for a better job."
- President Barack Obama

"[Derrick's] recently published book, African Diaries has wonderful sketches of wild zebras, lions, exotic birds, and a wide variety of other African animals."
- The Scribbles Institute

"Overall, [African Diaries: Sketches & Observations] is a rare combination of a field trip narrative with art and science. The drawings, paintings and photographs provide the sense that you are there experiencing these events alongside the author, seeing the animals and the people through his eyes."
- Science Blogs Book Club