New Releases by Eric Fan

An American Library Association Notable Children''s Book Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging. A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Meet Barnaby: he''s half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained! When he''s brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn''t seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again. In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.

See below for English description. Les festins de minuit, les créatures nocturnes et la générosité sont à l''honneur dans cet album illustré d''Eric Fan. Quand la nuit tombe, des museaux hument l''air pendant que les odeurs alléchantes d''un chariot de nourriture bien garni attirent les ventres affamés vers de délicieuses bouchées. À l''intérieur de cet élégant chariot, un chef à plumes s''occupe du gril, servant des plats savoureux. Souris, un pauvre balayeur, observe la file d''attente des clients, espérant toujours que quelqu''un laissera tomber un morceau de nourriture... mais la cuisine de Chouette est bien trop délicieuse pour que l''on en laisse tomber plus d''une miette. Alors que le service du soir touche à sa fin, la chouette fatiguée aperçoit la souris tremblante. A-t-elle trouvé son propre repas de minuit, ou la chouette invitera-t-elle ce petit balayeur à déguster un festin de nuit pour deux? Cet album onirique est une ode enchantée aux chariots de nourriture victoriens. Évoquant les sons, les lieux, les odeurs et les saveurs de la ville nocturne, Festin de nuit révèle l''empathie et la gentillesse, la dignité et la gratitude qui se trouvent, et se savourent, dans les lieux les plus inattendus. A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures, and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors of today''s food trucks and diners. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food -- but Owl''s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening''s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells, and tastes of the city at night, Festin de nuit reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found -- and savoured -- in the most unexpected places. Original title: Night Lunch

The next title from award-winning due The Fan Brothers is a modern fable about a child learning that if you love something, sometimes you have to set it free.

A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors of today’s food trucks and diners. For fans of The Night Gardener. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food — but Owl’s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found — and savored — in the most unexpected places.

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. It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds a wondrous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider''s bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears! This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.

See below for English description. L''album s''ouvre sur une illustration monochrome qui dépeint l''atmosphère d''une ville semblable à tant d''autres. Ses habitants sont loin de se douter que le geste d''un seul homme est sur le point de changer leur vie. Cet homme est un artiste qui, à la faveur de la nuit et secrètement, crée avec le feuillage des arbres de somptueuses sculptures. L''album se pare de plus en plus de couleurs évoquant la joie. Parmi la foule rassemblée au pied des oeuvres, seul un jeune garçon aura le bonheur de connaître l''auteur de tant de beauté. Il deviendra l''apprenti de ce vieil artiste qui lui transmettra avec bienveillance son précieux savoir. Un album sur l''influence de l''art sur la vie en communauté. One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William''s gray little town is full of colour and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William-- and his town -- are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic. Original title: The Night Gardener

See below for English description. Barnabé est une créature mi-éléphant mi-souris qui vit dans un laboratoire secret pour les Animaux idéaux. Toutefois, il est loin d''être idéal: il se trouve dans une section du labo pour les Projets ratés. Un jour, Barnabé prend une décision qui va changer le cours de sa vie. Suivez cet être courageux dans cette aventure remarquable alors qu''il poursuit ses rêves de liberté! Les frères Fan se surpassent avec des illustrations à couper le souffle. Un livre à lire absolument! What happens when you put a half-elephant, half-mouse, in a secret lab? Barnabé lives in a secret lab for perfect pets. There''s just one catch: he''s not a perfect pet. One day, the half-elephant, half mouse makes a life-changing decision. Follow Barnabé, who has never seen the outside world, on a remarkable adventure! A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Original title: The Barnabus Project

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. Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them are perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn''t want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it''s time for he and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom - and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends. ''A stately, cathartic morality tale about freeing oneself from the tyranny of wanting to be perfect.'' --The Financial Times ''ingeniously imaginative'' -- School Library Journal ''A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity.''-- Kirkus

Fifteen children''s book artists, including Joey Chou, Eric Fan, and Denise Fleming, share their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.

“Young readers will be captivated.” —The Washington Post From the creators of the gorgeous bestseller 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. It’s a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it’s a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn’s grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.

A little boy builds a ship to honour his late grandfather and sets sail for the magical place where ocean meets sky from his grandfather''s stories.

In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan. One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s gray little town is full of color and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William—and his town—are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic.