The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend - by Dan Santat (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A "New York Times"-bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Dan Santat's Caldecott Medal-winning <i>The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend</i> is a humorous and thoughtful celebration of friends.</b> <p/> 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. <p/> The #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat--creator of <i>After the Fall</i> and <i>Are We There Yet?</i>--combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>[A] sweet, mind-bending gumdrop of a tale.</b>--<i><b>The New York Times Book Review</b></i><br><br><b>Caldecott Medal Winner</b><b><i>New York Times</i> Bestseller</b><b>#1 Indiebound Bestseller</b><b><i>Huffington Post </i>Best Overall Picture Book of 2014</b><b>PBS Parents Best Picture Book of the Year</b><b>NPR Great Read</b><b>ALSC Notable Book for Children</b><b>A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of the Year</b><br><br>* There's something here that feels just right as an unimaginary friendship creates a joyous, recognizable bond. A terrific addition to any library.--<i><b>School Library Journal (starred review)</b></i><br><br>Beekle [is] a crowned white gumdrop of lovable cuteness...Welcome, Beekle. It's nice to know you.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><br>Bursting at the seams with charm.--<i><b>The Huffington Post</b></i><br><br>This story would comfort children looking for new friends and would also encourage children to reach out to someone different.--<i><b>LMC</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Dan Santat</b> is the Caldecott Medal-winning and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and illustrator of <i>The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend</i>, <i>Are We There Yet?</i>, and <i>After the Fall</i> as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including <i>Crankenstein</i> by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.
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