2015 Caldecott Medal Award Winner
He was born on a far away island where all imaginary friends are born. He waited for his friend. He waited under the stars and in the sand. He waited and waited until he was the last one still waiting. Then He had waited enough. He did something no other imaginary creature had done before. He went out into the real world to find his friend. He searched and searched. The real world was not what he expected. He climbed to the top of the tallest tree and waited. He didn't think his friend would ever come. Then he heard it- "Hello". There she was, Alice, his friend! Finally, Alice was there and she knew his name- "Beekle" she said. Beekle and Alice were meant to be friends and they shared many snacks and adventures.
The wonderfully creative and colorful pictures in this book captivates readers and really makes turning the page a small adventure on its own. The message of waiting and looking for true friendship is one that speaks to children and adults alike. Doesn't it take us years to realize that having one true friend is an amazing thing? The adventures of Beekle will sure to be a hit in any elementary library. There is a YouTube video of the story book being read aloud below. It is published with the permission of Scholastic Press.
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