Les Aventures de Beekle : L'Ami Imaginaire

The wait-for-it story about the imaginary friend on the island is such a gentle way to talk about patience and friendship, and the illustrations are soft and dreamy enough to hold a wiggly toddler’s attention. We read the hardcover version at bedtime and the page where Beekle finally finds his child

My son asked to read this three times in a row last night, and I didn't mind a bit. The story about the imaginary friend waiting on that island to be chosen is so tender, and the illustrations really capture that lonely, hopeful feeling.

The idea of a lonely imaginary friend waiting to be picked is so tender, and my kid asked for it three nights in a row. The illustrations have this soft, dreamy quality that makes the quiet moments feel really magical.