An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging.
A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.
Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained!
When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again.
In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.
SELECTION Notable Children's Books
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A New York Magazine Best Kids Book of 2024 One of Indigo's Best Kids' Books of 2024 A Los Angeles Public Library Best Children's Book of 2024 A CBC Bestseller One of CBC Books' Best Canadian Books of 2024 for Kids & Teens
PRAISE FOR Barnaby Unboxed!
"In this delightful take on the classic toys-come-to-life story, the text and art — and Barnaby — will surely charm while conveying a reassuring message of the value of being appreciated for who you are." —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
"A heartfelt and emotional commentary on love and the limits of the human attention span." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"The story is a poignant delight that also seamlessly incorporates striking lessons about pets, responsibility, and furever commitment. The Fan Brothers' extraordinary art . . . overflows with imagination and whimsy." —STARRED REVIEW,Shelf Awareness
"Joy, despair, reunion, community—delightfully, all here." —Kirkus Reviews
"The Fan Brothers’s storytelling is sophisticated, the writing beautiful and well-paced." —Quill & Quire
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging.
A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.
Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained!
When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again.
In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.
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An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A New York Magazine Best Kids Book of 2024 One of Indigo's Best Kids' Books of 2024 A Los Angeles Public Library Best Children's Book of 2024 A CBC Bestseller One of CBC Books' Best Canadian Books of 2024 for Kids & Teens
PRAISE FOR Barnaby Unboxed!
"In this delightful take on the classic toys-come-to-life story, the text and art — and Barnaby — will surely charm while conveying a reassuring message of the value of being appreciated for who you are." —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
"A heartfelt and emotional commentary on love and the limits of the human attention span." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"The story is a poignant delight that also seamlessly incorporates striking lessons about pets, responsibility, and furever commitment. The Fan Brothers' extraordinary art . . . overflows with imagination and whimsy." —STARRED REVIEW,Shelf Awareness
"Joy, despair, reunion, community—delightfully, all here." —Kirkus Reviews
"The Fan Brothers’s storytelling is sophisticated, the writing beautiful and well-paced." —Quill & Quire
