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Adapted from the original text, The Adventures of Beekle, by Dan Santat, Little, Brown and Company Photo retrieved from: http://www.hbook.com/2014/12/blogs/calling-caldecott/beekle-unimaginary-friend/

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Beekle was born on an island far away.

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Every night Beekle waited for his special friend.

He waited for many nights.Adapted from the original text, The Adventures of Beekle, by Dan Santat, Little, Brown and Company 3

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Then Beekle decided to think.

Beekle sailed through waters and saw many

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Then Beekle saw the real world.

The real world was a strange place.Adapted from the original text, The Adventures of Beekle, by Dan Santat, Little, Brown and Company

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Beekle saw something familiar.

Beekle followed it.Adapted from the original text, The Adventures of Beekle, by Dan Santat, Little, Brown and Company

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But Beekle still could not find his friend. Beekle

climbed to the top of a tree.

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Beekle heard a noise below. Her face

was friendly.Adapted from the original text, The Adventures of Beekle, by Dan Santat, Little, Brown and Company 9

Beekle and Alice had many fun adventures.

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The world seemed to feel less strange.

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Beekle and Alice were happy.

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