The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Santat, D. (2014). The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. Adfo Books.

Summary

An imaginary friend named Beekle waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.

Santat incorporated vivid oil paintings that illustrated the essence of imagination. This is an excellent book to expose worldwide audiences about the themes of friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. Additionally, it can be used to encourage children to value self-pride.

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