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Why it matters
Its cinematic color and composition make friendship feel like a brave discovery.
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
Dan Santat2015 selection · Picture books
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
An imaginary friend sails to the real world to find the child destined to imagine him.
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You want an imaginative story about finding a friend.
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friendshipimaginationadventurebelonging
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