A review by katymul
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Caldecott Awards are not handed out like candy, so you know this book is spectacularly designed and illustrated. The narrative is achingly heartfelt, and I suspect the committee might have been charmed by the sly references to famous children's books throughout. The idea of going out to find your home and your person rather than waiting feels ever more important a story to tell as well.