The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend /
An imaginary friend 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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Imprint: | New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2014. |
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| Summary: | An imaginary friend 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. Winner of the Caldecott Medal<br> <br> <br> <br> #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world .<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> From the creator of many beloved books including After the Fall and Are We There Yet? comes a gently humorous, utterly endearing and deeply thoughtful celebration of friends. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Audience: | Preschool. 480 |
| ISBN: | 9780316199988 0316199982 |
| Author Notes: | (Bowker Author Biography) |