Spider builds a wondrous display so that insects from far and wide can come look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? So what if no one can even see the wonder anymore? 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:

A funny and tender picture book. . . . [V]isual surprises and pleasures abound in this cathartic delight for children.” — Wall Street Journal The illustrations of the book are complimentary to the text. Whilst the text drives the story forward and helps to keep up the pace, the illustrations reveal things that the text cannot (such as the escape through the pipes and how the water appeared to carry the projects up to the store). The book is so well-executed that the reader feels saddened by the glum prospects that lay ahead for Barnabus in the lab. The reader cheers for him as he attempts his escape. Barnabus is an entirely fictional character, yet one feels attached to him and concerned for his welfare… The Barnabus Project is a book with wide appeal. It is sure to be a hit.” - Dr. Gregory Bryan, CM Magazine Barnabus, half mouse and half elephant, is one of them. Dreaming of seeing the outside world, he's planning an escape with the help of the other Failed Projects.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.”— STARRED REVIEW, Booklist

Written by Beth Ferry. Illustrated by Terry and Eric Fan. HarperCollins. Publication date: September 3rd, 2019. When I saw it at the bookstore I knew I had absolutely had to have it for my classroom, and immediately started thinking of ways to incorporate it into our learning. The Barnabus Project is every bit as darkly and delightfully evocative as its predecessors - perhaps more so.” - Quill & Quire, Starred Review. The Barnabus Project would definitely make a special gift for someone or a treasured keepsake. Either way I highly recommend this adorable book!

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When he and his imperfect friends decide to make a break for freedom, you’ll root for them every step of the way.”— Evanston Public Library A funny and tender picture book… visual surprises and pleasures abound in this cathartic delight for children.” - The Wall Street Journal.

To have an idea of the drawing style in this book, you can take a sneak peek here: http://www.thefanbrothers.com/#/the-barnabus-project/ !He finds a strength he never knew he had. He refuses to leave no one behind, What Barnabus and the others find is beautiful yet overwhelming, and a freedom they all believed did not exist.....together. The lab was where they made Perfect Pets. Except Barnabus wasn’t perfect. He had been put in a part of the lab called Failed Projects. 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? At the same time, I’m not really sure how it works as a children’s book because of its initial plot idea of keeping misfits in glass jars in the basement. (That’s scary for little kids!) Add to it the mention of genetically modified animals and of theirs being “recycled” if they aren’t perfect. I’m not really sure if this is the best way to introduce the idea of how foolish the quest for perfection can be. Also, the aim of the story seems to be how the trapped animals can be free. Barnabus’ purpose is to find freedom. But he is still disheartened that he isn’t “perfect”. But then he declares “I’m not perfect, but at least I am free!” What’s the idea behind that? How are the two things connected? I’m not very convinced about the handling of this particular aspect of the narrative.