The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Dan Santat's Caldecott Medal-winning The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend is a humorous and thoughtful celebration of friends.

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name: Beekle.

The #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat--creator of After the Fall and Are We There Yet?--combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/08/2014
ISBN: 9780316199988
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.50d
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/27/2014
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 134
New York Times Book Review 04/06/2014 pg. 24
Shelf Awareness 04/25/2014
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2014 pg. 540
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 44 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 165778 / Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5