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Barnabus Project, The

Eric, Terry, and Devin Fan

Illustrator: Eric, Terry, and Devin Fan

Ages: 6+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Penguin Random House/Tundra Books

ISBN: 978-0-7352-6326-0

Keywords: Courage, Self-Confidence

Imprisoned along with other failed pet projects, Barnaby displays the courage and compassion that allow him to fulfill his dream. Gentle, finely detailed digital graphite illustrations.