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In a world where pets are perfectly designed and expertly trained, Barnaby seems like the ideal companion. Heβs part mouse, part elephant, and proud to be the newest arrival at the Perfect Pet Shop. When a little girl chooses him, Barnabyβs dream of being loved at last comes true β until someone new appears who seems even more perfect than he is.
Cast out and alone, Barnaby sets off on a wild journey through the city in search of somewhere to belong. Along the way, he meets others who have been overlooked or cast aside, and learns that being perfect isnβt what makes you special β being yourself is.
Barnaby Unboxed is a magical, moving and visually rich picture book from the award-winning Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Full of heart, hope and surreal imagination, itβs a story about friendship, resilience and finding your place in the world.
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ERIC FANΒ is an artist and writerΒ who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born inΒ Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attendedΒ the Ontario College of Art and Design,Β where he studied illustration, sculpture, and fβilm. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions, and impossible dreams. His children's books include The Night Gardener, The Antlered Ship,Β and Ocean Meets Sky. See more of his work at society6.com/opifan64 and on FacebookΒ (Eric Fan Illustration).
