Full name: The Adventures Of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Author: Dan Santat Year: 2014 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Children, Picture books, Award winners, Fantasy, Adventure Purchase/reserch links: Goodreads Barns&Noble Amazon LibraryThing ISBNs: 9780316199988 0316199982

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. New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. Similar books: After the Fall by Dan Santat Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer Ted by Tony DiTerlizzi The Red Book by Barbara Lehman Amos & Boris by William Steig Santa Calls by William Joyce The Legend of the Golden Snail by Graeme Base Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton Sebastian and the Balloon by Philip C. Stead The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon by Mini Grey Hunters of the Great Forest by Dennis Nolan Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy by Jacky Davis Willy and Hugh by Anthony Browne Hey, Al by Arthur Yorinks Jessica by Kevin Henkes Clara and Asha by Eric Rohmann My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg