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$18.99
Sep 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780735263260 | 5-9 years
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Sep 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780735263277 | 5-9 years
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Praise
WINNER of the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People — Illustrated Text!
WINNER of the 2021 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Prize!
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
One of Amazon.com’s Best of the Year Picks
One of Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids
One of Booklist‘s Editors’ Choice Books for Youth 2020
A CBC Books Bestseller
A Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List Pick
A 2021 Bank Street Book of the Year
PRAISE FOR The Barnabus Project:
“A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
“[A]n ambitious drama of rebellion, escape, and inclusivity rewarded.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
“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
“A fun tale with a big heart, for all ages and all collections.” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“In the Fan brothers’ hands, the result feels like a happy amalgam of Jules Verne, Maurice Sendak, the Moomins, and Monsters, Inc.” —STARRED REVIEW, Quill & Quire
“A funny and tender picture book. . . . [V]isual surprises and pleasures abound in this cathartic delight for children.” —Wall Street Journal
“The story’s exploration of his longing to be free paired with the book’s always timely message of acceptance gives The Barnabus Project mass appeal and a timeless quality.” —BookPage
“An adventure to rival all picture-book adventures.” —Shelf Awareness
“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
“The storyline is like blades ever-turning and a twist on a timeless tale which remains fresh.” —International Examiner
“Young children will delight in the colourful illustrations while older readers will admire Barnabus for his courage and virtue. The Barnabus Project is a book with wide appeal. It is sure to be a hit.” —CM: Review of Canadian Materials
Awards
Governor General’s Literary Awards – Children’s Literature – Illustration WINNER 2020
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award WINNER 2022
Red Clover Award WINNER 2022
TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award WINNER 2021
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award WINNER 2022
Charter Oak Children’s Book Award – Fiction NOMINEE 2022
Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award NOMINEE 2020
Kate Greenaway Medal NOMINEE 2022
Ohio Buckeye Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2022
Golden Duck Award SELECTION 2022
Shining Willow Award FINALIST 2021
Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award SHORTLIST 2021
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award SHORTLIST 2021
Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable – Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award SHORTLIST 2021
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