The Imaginary is a 2014 British children's novel written by A. F. Harrold and illustrated by Emily Gravett.

It is about a small girl, Amanda, and her imaginary friend, Rudger.

Initially set for a Q3 2022 release,[1][2] it was later delayed to 15 December 2023 due to production issues.

[3][4] A review in the Booklist of The Imaginary wrote "Though not quite as innovative as it might be, this is nevertheless a winningly whimsical celebration of the imagination, beautifully enhanced by both black-and-white and full-color illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Gravett.

"[6] The Imaginary has also been reviewed by The New York Times,[7] the School Library Journal,[8] The Horn Book Magazine,[9] Publishers Weekly,[10] Library Media Connection,[11] Common Sense Media,[12] Reading Time,[13] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[14] the Financial Times,[15] and The Guardian (child review).