# The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (Caldecott Medal Winner) - Hardcover

by **Dan Santat** (Author)

**Winner of the Caldecott Medal**

#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.

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.

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.

### Author Biography

**Dan Santat** is the Caldecott Medal-winning and _New York Times_ bestselling author and illustrator of _The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend_, _Are We There Yet?_, and _After the Fall_ as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including _Crankenstein_ by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 08, 2014

**Award:** Caldecott Medal (2015)

**Award:** NAPPA Gold Awards (2014)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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