(It's the first time since 2019 that the event will take place in person instead of online.) Participating families will receive a free autographed copy of the book, while supplies last. Santat will attend the kickoff and book-signing event at the Rhode Island State House on May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring games, music and activities sponsored by Rhode Island libraries and community organizations.

Her surprising discovery that the aquanaut is not what it at first seems to be - and her realization that the theme park's mission has taken a dark turn - kicks off a frantic race to free the captive marine creatures before it's too late. Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet, and After the Fall as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. But her world is turned upside down when an 'aquanaut' breaks into the park's research lab. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat Summary: An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginablehe sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world. Adventures Of Beekle Unimaginary Friend: Dan Santat: 9781783443857: : Books Enjoy fast, FREE delivery, exclusive deals and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Try Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery Buy new: 13. The graphic novel begins with young Sophia moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park founded by her dad and her uncle, after her father is lost at sea. 'The Aquanaut,' by Dan Santat, is the 2023 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island selection, the Rhode Island Center for the Book has announced.

The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat