“And at that moment, something amazing happened… someone finally imagined him.“
“And at that moment, something amazing happened… someone finally imagined him.“
heartwarming story of Beekle, an imaginary friend who refuses to wait for a child to imagine him. Embarking on a daring journey to the real world, Beekle searches for the special friendship he knows he‘s destined for.
pickspeaks to the yearning for companionship and the courage to follow one‘s heart. Dan Santat‘s lush and dreamlike illustrations perfectly complement the whimsical yet deeply emotional story, making it a visual and narrative delight.
pickI love this story line. It‘s engaging for students and me when I was younger. Pictures are great.
I would definity read this book in a classroom. It would make a great lesson for empathy and reading others feelings based on how they look and body language. You could also talk about how good it is to have a friendship and be a friend.
“Thinking about his friend gave him the courage to journey on!“
pickThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat Caldecott Medal Winner 2014
This has to be one of my favorite books I've read for my assignment yet! The intricate colors and drawings of the unimaginary friends is just so warm hearted and child like! The book also bring out a sense of empathy that I think kids could really learn from and resonate with!
