The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary FriendDan 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

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