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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
Last updated Monday, January 10, 2022
Author: Dan Santat
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 0316199982
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2022
Synopsis:
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.
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The story is told from the perspective of an imaginary friend waiting to be chosen by a child on earth. It introduces a new concept of a far away island where imaginary friends wait to be chosen. THEME: Courage
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It starts out with Beekle being brave, then sad, in his search to be chosen.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Do you have or want an imaginary friend?
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Are all friendships, imaginary and real, important for all of us?
Vocabulary:
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COURAGE: Facing hard things with bravery and hope
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EAGERLY: Excited and interested to do something
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IMAGINARY: Not real, made up
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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This was Alice’s first friend. Was it good practice to have a real friend?
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Does anyone want to tell us a time when they had COURAGE?
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What did Beekle notice about “the real world” —tired people?
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