Adventures of Beekle

• Author: Dan Santat
• Illustrator: Dan Santat
• Suggested Age Range: 3 - 5 years, 6 - 8 years

PAPERBACK--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.

Developmental Highlights & Diverse Elements: Many children have an imaginary friend during childhood and the process of developing friendships with others. Beekle (the imaginary friend) and Alice enjoy having many everyday adventures together as they learn how to be friends. In this book, Beekle’s friend (Alice) is wearing glasses and children of different ethnicities play together.