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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.