Illustrator & Author Profile
Eric Fan
8 Books
Eric Fan is a talented artist and storyteller who frequently collaborates with his brother, Terry Fan, as The Fan Brothers. Together, they have written and illustrated critically acclaimed picture books like "The Night Gardener" and "The Barnabus Project." He has also provided stunning illustrations for beloved stories such as "The Darkest Dark" and "The Antlered Ship."
Something strange lands in the insect garden on a Thursday, and everyone wants a look.
No one knows what the shiny Wonder is. It might be an egg, a gumdrop, or something no bug has ever seen before. Spider decides it belongs to him because it fell near his house, so he builds a fancy display and starts charging the other insects to visit.
At first, the Wonder brings excitement. Then Spider’s plans grow bigger, the lines grow longer, and the fun begins to disappear. It Fell From the Sky is a clever, beautifully illustrated picture book about curiosity, community, and sharing. With tiny insect characters and a marvelous mystery at its center, it gives readers plenty to notice, laugh about, and think over.
6-8 Years
55 Pages
Finn lives beside the sea, where his grandfather’s stories still seem to drift in with the tide.
Grandfather once told him about a place where the ocean meets the sky, a magical somewhere filled with flying whales, drifting castles, and wonders beyond the horizon. Missing him, Finn decides to build a boat and sail out to find it for himself.
Ocean Meets Sky is a dreamy picture book about imagination, love, and remembering someone special. Its journey feels both grand and quiet, with ocean scenes that invite you to pause and look closely. For readers who enjoy gentle adventure and beautiful art, Finn’s voyage opens a door between the real world, memory, and the stories that stay with us.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
A gray street wakes up to something wonderful: the tree outside William’s window has become an owl.
On Grimloch Lane, no one knows who is shaping the trees into animals during the night. Each morning brings a new surprise, and the quiet town begins to feel brighter, stranger, and more alive. William, a lonely boy with a careful eye, wants to discover the artist behind the magic.
The Night Gardener is a beautifully illustrated picture book about creativity, nature, and the way one generous act can change a whole neighborhood. With gentle mystery and dreamlike topiary art, it invites you to look closely at ordinary places and wonder what beauty might appear there next.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Do you ever wonder about big questions, like where the sun goes when it dips into the sea, or why birds have such funny feet? Marco the fox certainly does! But none of the other foxes are quite as curious as he is.
One day, an amazing ship with giant antlers and a kind deer captain named Sylvia sails into port, looking for a crew. Marco bravely decides to join, hoping to find friends who love to ask questions just like him. Set sail with Marco, Sylvia, and a flock of pigeons on an exciting adventure across the waves. They'll encounter new sights and maybe even some surprises.
Join Marco on his journey to discover the best way to find a friend you can truly talk to. It's a heartwarming story about courage, curiosity, and the joy of finding your very own crew.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Barnabus has never seen the sky, but he has heard stories about it.
Far below the Perfect Pets shop, Barnabus lives in a secret lab with other creatures who have been labeled Failed Projects. He is part mouse, part elephant, and completely himself. But when the workers in green rubber suits plan to recycle the imperfect pets, Barnabus decides he cannot wait for freedom any longer.
With his friends beside him, Barnabus sets out on a daring escape through a strange and carefully hidden world. The Barnabus Project is a suspenseful, heartfelt picture book for readers who like adventure, unusual animals, and stories about courage. Its richly detailed art and gentle message celebrate friendship, teamwork, and the brave choice to be exactly who you are.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Barnaby is designed to be perfect: part mouse, part elephant, a little bit flamingo, and fully trained.
When a little girl takes him home from the Perfect Pet Shop, Barnaby thinks he has found exactly where he belongs. Then a newer, shinier pet arrives, and Barnaby suddenly feels forgotten. Hurt and unsure of his place, he runs away and is swept into a journey through busy streets, quiet corners, and wild city spaces.
Barnaby Unboxed! is a tender adventure set in the world of The Barnabus Project, but it can be read on its own. Its richly imagined artwork and emotional story explore friendship, family, belonging, and the difference between being admired and being truly loved. Readers who enjoy lost-and-found journeys and unusual animal characters will find plenty to follow here.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
81 Pages
At the park, Lizzy chooses the pet no one else seems to want: a small cloud named Milo.
Milo is not fancy or fashionable, but he is just right for Lizzy. She takes him on walks, waters him carefully, and watches him grow. Soon Milo is no longer small enough for ordinary pet life, and Lizzy must figure out how to care for something she loves when it begins to need more space.
Lizzy and the Cloud is a gentle, whimsical picture book about responsibility, change, and letting go at the right time. With delicate illustrations and a quietly magical idea, it speaks to readers who understand how hard it can be when something you love starts to grow beyond your keeping.
6-8 Years
53 Pages
By
Chris Hadfield and Kate Fillion
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Pictures by
Eric Fan and Terry Fan
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With
Eric Fan and Terry Fan
Chris can fly rockets, battle aliens, and explore the universe in his imagination. Bedtime is the problem.
When the lights go out, Chris does not feel like a brave astronaut anymore. The dark seems full of things he cannot see. Then he watches the Apollo 11 moon landing on television and discovers something surprising: space is darker than any bedroom, and it can still be full of wonder.
Inspired by the childhood of astronaut Chris Hadfield, The Darkest Dark is a warm picture book about fear, curiosity, and big dreams. It is especially appealing for readers who love rockets, planets, and stories about real people who once had to be brave in small ways before reaching for something enormous.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
