The Barnabus Project

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I'm rating this a four solely from my, obviously, non-child perspective. As an adult I absolutely loved this story about imperfectness and the importance of being yourself, no matter what the world around you tells you. This amorphous, imaginative adventure carries threads of grief and closure that will bypass most youngsters, but they will be enthralled by the magical illustrations and accepting of the notion that the fantastic worlds of dreams and stories truly exist." - Booklist Starred Review .

This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends. About This Edition ISBN: Excellent, thank you for your generosity. I have used this with my KS3 class with complex needs who loved it. Absolutely adorable, sweet, and the slightest bit melancholic, a perfect mixture. The art style is amazing–soft, yet vibrant–and the story’s message is excellent. Deep underground, beneath the Perfect Pets store there is a secret lab. And in the lab sit a series of glass bell jars, housing failed pet projects. Among them is Barnabus, who is half mouse, half elephant. Gurdon, Meghan Cox (September 4, 2020). "Children's Books: Under the Surface". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021 . Retrieved August 26, 2021.

The Book That Proves Time Travel Happens, Henry Clark (Little, Brown, Spring 2015)Interior art by the Fan brothers. I was captivated by this story and the illustrations from the very beginning. It was such a sad story about the rejects from the Perfect Petshop, who are destined to live in the basement until they can be recycled and made perfect. This is the heartwarming story of how they escape. “Nothing is impossible,” says Barnabus.

Actually they're working very complementary. If you want to know how they do that, just look at this Youtube-movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UeMab4U9p4 . It'll only take 2 minutes of your time. The Barnabus Project would definitely make a special gift for someone or a treasured keepsake. Either way I highly recommend this adorable book!Needed a picture book to use in class as an alternative story. Saw this recommended on booksfortopics and wanted to see what it was like. A]n ambitious drama of rebellion, escape, and inclusivity rewarded.”— STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly

The Fan brothers' second picture book, Ocean Meets Sky, centers on the magical spot between sky and sea. Thank you to Quarto Publishing and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily Soon, she’s taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule, and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets too big for Lizzy to handle? Barnabus is a half mouse, half elephant hybrid who has been deemed a “Failed Project” and lives in a bell jar underneath the Perfect Pets store, where the creatures deemed successful are sold in droves. Barnabus and his fellow Failures (all of whom are adorable and I want them all) plot to escape, wanting to see the outside world. The message of not seeing yourself as a failure, but embracing your strengths is woven throughout the narrative without feeling too heavy, and Baranbus is an easy character to sympathize with. A funny and tender picture book… visual surprises and pleasures abound in this cathartic delight for children.” - The Wall Street Journal.The Fan brothers ( The Night Gardener) switch easily between fantasy elements (furry aliens with glowing eyes lurk in Chris’s bedroom) and documentary images. The idea that a famous astronaut was once afraid of the dark may win some recalcitrant bed-goers’ hearts, and readers with dreams of space travel will jump at this." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review. The Barnabus Project is a Magical, Heartwarming, Uplifting, Educational and beautifully illustrated Children's book. This story follows Barnabus who is a genetically engineered creature, created in the quest to form genetically perfect pets. Barnabus is half mouse and half elephant, but he is a failed project and as a result lives in a bell jar where he is trapped. The text and illustrations mesh wonderfully to convey the drama of the escape and the critical roles teamwork and friendship play in the animals' success.” - Booklist, Starred Review.