The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Title: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Author: Dan Santat
Illustrator: Dan Santat

Publisher: Andersen Press (2016)

ISBN: 9781783443857

“He was born on an island far away where imaginary friends were created. Here, they lived and played, each eagerly waiting to be imagined by a real child.” Beekle longs for a child to imagine him and give him a special name. Fed up with waiting he resolves to go on an adventure to find his perfect befriend. After overcoming many obstacles, Beekle’s wish come true when his special friend Alice imagines him.

Adventure stories stimulate imagination, inspiring the reader to be more adventurous in their own play and enjoy the world around them.

We all need to feel a sense of belonging whether it is within our family or the wider community. These picture books will support children’s understanding of their place in the world.

These picture books encourage children to share & cooperate with others. They offer strategies on how to work towards peaceful and good-natured friendships.

Unlock your child’s imagination with these wonderful books showing imaginative and innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

These picture books highlight restraint, persistence, endurance and how things are worth waiting for.

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Reading is Fundamental: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Support Materials
Lamont Books: The Adventures of Beekle Teacher Notes and Activities
Psychology Today: Imaginary Friends -Are invisible friends a sign of social problems?
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