"In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan."-- Provided by publisher
"A young girl named Lizzy buys a cloud and keeps it as a pet--until the day it grows too big for her to handle"--
Something was happening on Grimloch Lane. Something good. A best-selling debut picture book about an orphan whose life is transformed by a mysterious night gardener bringing colour and life to his town.
The story follows Barnaby, an exceptionally perfect pet, who enjoys a blissful life with his young owner until a new, seemingly flawless pet arrives. This prompts Barnaby to embark on a thrilling adventure, leading him to explore his identity and worth. Through his journey, he learns that imperfection is not a barrier to finding love and belonging. Acclaimed picture book creators The Fan Brothers, along with Devin Fan, deliver a heartfelt narrative that celebrates individuality and the importance of self-acceptance.
In this companion book, Barnaby, a perfect pet, sets off on an adventurous journey of self-discovery. As he navigates new experiences and challenges, readers will explore themes of identity and personal growth alongside him.
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back - and the wonder that fell from the sky.
My mother is still alive, and she is going to come for me one day. Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other recorded female survivors from the shipwreck which left baby Sophie floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive, but that means still possible. You should never ignore a possible. So when the Welfare Agency writes to her guardian threatening to send Sophie to an orphanage, she takes matters into her own hands and flees to Paris to look for her mother, starting with the only clue she has - the address of the cello maker. Evading the French authorities, she meets Matteo and his network of rooftoppers - urchins who live in the sky. Together they scour the city for Sophie's mother before she is caught and sent back to London, and most importantly before she loses hope.
From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.
An einem Donnerstag fiel es vom Himmel Die Fan-Brüder haben ein gleichermaßen skurriles wie vielschichtiges Bilderbuch über Gemeinschaft, über Kunst und über Teilhabe erschaffen. Ach ja, und über Wunder. Nämlich das Wunder, das vom Himmel fiel. Keines der Insekten weiß, woher es kam oder was es ist. Einige sagen, es ist ein Ei. Andere sagen, es ist eine Art Weingummi, aber es schmeckt nicht. Doch was auch immer es ist, es fiel in die Nähe von Spinnes Netz, also behauptet sie einfach, dass es ihr gehört. Sie erschafft das Freilichtmuseum WunderLand, damit Insekten von nah und fern das »Wunder vom Himmel« bewundern können. Und sie nimmt eine Eintrittsgebühr. Die Warteschlangen werden immer länger, die Eintrittspreise immer höher und das Murren der Besucher:innen immer lauter. Bis eines Tages die Unerwartete Katastrophe eintritt … Daraufhin erkennt Spinne ihr selbstsüchtiges Verhalten und schreitet zur Tat für die Gemeinschaft.