Barnaby Unboxed
Published on 18. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-83600-161-4 (ISBN)
Description
A follow-up to the international bestseller and multiple award-winning The Barnabus Project.
In a world where pets are perfectly designed and expertly trained, Barnaby seems like the ideal companion. He's part mouse, part elephant, and proud to be the newest arrival at the Perfect Pet Shop. When a little girl chooses him, Barnaby's dream of being loved at last comes true - 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 isn't what makes you special - 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, it's a story about friendship, resilience and finding your place in the world.
In a world where pets are perfectly designed and expertly trained, Barnaby seems like the ideal companion. He's part mouse, part elephant, and proud to be the newest arrival at the Perfect Pet Shop. When a little girl chooses him, Barnaby's dream of being loved at last comes true - 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 isn't what makes you special - 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, it's a story about friendship, resilience and finding your place in the world.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for The Barnabus Project:"A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity." -STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
"A fun tale with a big heart, for all ages and all collections." -STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"A funny and tender picture book. . . . Visual surprises and pleasures abound in this cathartic delight for children." -Wall Street Journal "Barnaby Unboxed is a rich and exciting narrative for younger readers, with a satisfying conclusion and beautiful soft-edged illustrations." * Just Imagine *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
443 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83600-161-4 (9781836001614)
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Persons
ERIC FAN is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attended the Ontario College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration, sculpture and f?ilm. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions and impossible dreams. His children's books include The Night Gardener, The Antlered Ship and Ocean Meets Sky. See more of his work at society6.com/opifan64 and on Facebook (Eric Fan Illustration).TERRY FAN received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits and prints. His children's books include The Night Gardener, The Antlered Ship and Ocean Meets Sky?. Born in Illinois, he now lives in Toronto. Visit him online at krop.com/terryfan and society6.com/igo2cairo and on Facebook (Terry Fan Illustration).