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<channel><title><![CDATA[Eric Barclay - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:08:48 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep Dog & Sheep Sheep is a JLG Selection!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/sheep-dog-sheep-sheep-is-a-jlg-selection]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/sheep-dog-sheep-sheep-is-a-jlg-selection#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:40:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/sheep-dog-sheep-sheep-is-a-jlg-selection</guid><description><![CDATA[       I'm so excited that SHEEP DOG AND SHEEP SHEEP is a Junior Library Guild Selection! Thanks so much to the Guild for this honor! I also owe a massive thanks to Jill and Jeanne at Harper who really made this book shine: and to my agent Lori who works extra hard to make me look good. JLG members can order the book&nbsp;HERE. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/sheepsheep-jlg2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">I'm so excited that SHEEP DOG AND SHEEP SHEEP is a Junior Library Guild Selection! Thanks so much to the Guild for this honor! I also owe a massive thanks to Jill and Jeanne at Harper who really made this book shine: and to my agent Lori who works extra hard to make me look good. JLG members can order the book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/book/landing/detailedview?itemcode=9780062677389J" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MY PET WANTS A PET selected as Parents Magazine's Best Picture Book of 2018]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/my-pet-wants-a-pet-selected-as-parents-magazines-best-picture-book-of-2018]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/my-pet-wants-a-pet-selected-as-parents-magazines-best-picture-book-of-2018#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:30:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/my-pet-wants-a-pet-selected-as-parents-magazines-best-picture-book-of-2018</guid><description><![CDATA[       MY PET WANTS A PET (Henry Holt, Christy Ottaviano Books), written by Elise Broach and illustrated by yours truly,&nbsp; has been selected as Parents Magazine's Best Picture Book of 2018! It was an honor to work with Elise and our fantastic editor, Christy Ottaviano to bring this to life. Thanks so much to Parents Magazine for this award! Full story here.   	 		 			 				 					 						    Buy from Indy Book Store      Buy From Barnes &amp; Noble     					 								 					 						    Buy from Am [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/barclay-parentmagazine-award_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">MY PET WANTS A PET (Henry Holt, Christy Ottaviano Books), written by Elise Broach and illustrated by yours truly,&nbsp; has been selected as Parents Magazine's Best Picture Book of 2018! It was an honor to work with Elise and our fantastic editor, Christy Ottaviano to bring this to life. Thanks so much to <a href="https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/books/best-books-for-kids-2018/?slideId=slide_219db130-dd52-4d37-bd30-2c36d3bea37e#slide_219db130-dd52-4d37-bd30-2c36d3bea37e" target="_blank"><strong>Parents Magazine</strong> </a>for this award! Full story <a href="https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/books/best-books-for-kids-2018/?slideId=slide_219db130-dd52-4d37-bd30-2c36d3bea37e#slide_219db130-dd52-4d37-bd30-2c36d3bea37e" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250109279" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy from Indy Book Store</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-pet-wants-a-pet-elise-broach/1125902865" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy From Barnes &amp; Noble</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Pet-Wants-Elise-Broach/dp/1250109272" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy from Amazon</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow me on Instagram!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/follow-me-on-instagram]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/follow-me-on-instagram#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:36:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children's]]></category><category><![CDATA[Giraffe]]></category><category><![CDATA[Instagram]]></category><category><![CDATA[Licensing]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/follow-me-on-instagram</guid><description><![CDATA[       &#65279;I'm on Instagram! If you're there, please stop by and say hello.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/4378906_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span id="selectionBoundary_1465220000026_0341575425288041">&#65279;</span>I'm on Instagram! If you're there, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericbarclay/" target="_blank">please stop by and say hello</a>.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping Paper Design for Papyrus]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/wrapping-paper-design-for-papyrus]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/wrapping-paper-design-for-papyrus#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2016 14:32:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Children's]]></category><category><![CDATA[Licensing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Products]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tartan]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/wrapping-paper-design-for-papyrus</guid><description><![CDATA[       &#65279;&#65279;A birthday wrapping paper I designed last summer is now available at Papyrus - in stores and online.&nbsp;    Buy Online   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/89118_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span id="selectionBoundary_1464272945909_447541611759539">&#65279;</span><span id="selectionBoundary_1464272930443_4697892393664618">&#65279;</span>A birthday wrapping paper I designed last summer is now available at Papyrus - in stores and online.&nbsp;</div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.papyrusonline.com/birthday-plaid-critters-roll-wrap" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy Online</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Book Boys take on HOW TO DRESS A DRAGON!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/the-book-boys-take-on-how-to-dress-a-dragon]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/the-book-boys-take-on-how-to-dress-a-dragon#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 00:48:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/the-book-boys-take-on-how-to-dress-a-dragon</guid><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;&#8234;#&lrm;BookBoys&#8236;&nbsp;take on HOW TO DRESS A DRAGON by Thelma Lynne Godin (and illustrated by me)! A HUGE thank-you to Scholastic for making this happen.   					 						 						 						 						 							#wsite-video-container-277285864635019473{ 								background: url(//www.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/1543299976_4863955037001_4863929760001_839.jpg); 							}  							#video-iframe-277285864635019473{ 								background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-ic [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bookboys?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=1135127086550052"><span>&#8234;#&lrm;</span><span>BookBoys&#8236;</span></a><span>&nbsp;take on HOW TO DRESS A DRAGON by Thelma Lynne Godin (and illustrated by me)! A HUGE thank-you to Scholastic for making this happen.</span></div>  <div class="wsite-video"><div class="wsite-video-wrapper wsite-video-height-282 wsite-video-align-center"> 					<div id="wsite-video-container-277285864635019473" class="wsite-video-container" style="margin: 10px 0 10px 0;"> 						<iframe allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" id="video-iframe-277285864635019473" 							src="about:blank"> 						</iframe> 						 						<style> 							#wsite-video-container-277285864635019473{ 								background: url(//www.weebly.comhttp://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/1543299976_4863955037001_4863929760001_839.jpg); 							}  							#video-iframe-277285864635019473{ 								background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?1463000881); 							}  							#wsite-video-container-277285864635019473, #video-iframe-277285864635019473{ 								background-repeat: no-repeat; 								background-position:center; 							}  							@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) { 									#video-iframe-277285864635019473{ 										background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/@2x/play-icon.png?1463000881); 										background-repeat: no-repeat; 										background-position:center; 										background-size: 70px 70px; 									} 							} 						</style> 					</div> 				</div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/3935583_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span id="selectionBoundary_1463065295963_6364319931977125">&#65279;</span><span>"This playful romp through a familiar morning routine includes fierce, determined scowls at some fashion options and gleeful clapping (for froggy boots) at others. Simple, direct text and the extra-large dragon squeezing into tiny clothes&ndash;plus the underwear endpapers&ndash;make for fine fun." --&nbsp;</span><em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br /></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="http://www.amazon.com/Dress-Dragon-Thelma-Lynne-Godin/dp/0545678463/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463065167&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+dress+a+dragon" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy from Amazon.com</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-dress-a-dragon-thelma-lynne-godin/1122205245?ean=9780545678469" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">buy from barnes &amp; Noble</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545678469" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Independent Bookstores</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Park Jumbo Puzzle for Mudpuppy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/dog-park-jumbo-puzzle-for-mudpuppy]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/dog-park-jumbo-puzzle-for-mudpuppy#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:01:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/dog-park-jumbo-puzzle-for-mudpuppy</guid><description><![CDATA[       Super fun puzzle project for Mudpuppy... I love drawing dogs.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/8779921_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Super fun puzzle project for Mudpuppy... I love drawing dogs.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counting Dogs Book Launch + Giveaway]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/counting-dogs-book-launch-giveaway]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/counting-dogs-book-launch-giveaway#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 14:25:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/counting-dogs-book-launch-giveaway</guid><description><![CDATA[       Counting Dogs is now available in stores! To celebrate I'm giving a way two signed copies. Visit my Facebook Page&nbsp;for details on how to enter.&nbsp;Book is available at:Barnes &amp; NobleAmazon.comYour Local BooksellerGood luck! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/3136518_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Counting Dogs is now available in stores! To celebrate I'm giving a way two signed copies. Visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/168101119919325/photos/a.196604527068984.51396.168101119919325/930970790299017/?type=1" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook Page</strong></a>&nbsp;for details on how to enter.&nbsp;<br /><br />Book is available at:<br /><ul><li><span style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: initial;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/counting-dogs-eric-barclay/1120613200?ean=9780545783927">Barnes &amp; Noble</a></span><br /></li><li><span style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: initial;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545783925/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-1&amp;pf_rd_r=0NYJVVPT49EMEW0CFMCY&amp;pf_rd_t=36701&amp;pf_rd_p=2079475242&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop">Amazon.com</a></span><br /></li><li><span style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: initial;"><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780545783927">Your Local Bookseller</a></span><br /></li></ul><br />Good luck!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chat Bleu, Chat Blanc]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/chat-bleu-chat-blanc]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/chat-bleu-chat-blanc#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 19:44:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ericbarclay.com/blog/chat-bleu-chat-blanc</guid><description><![CDATA[       Oui oui, toot toot, la la! My book, Rainbow Cats (Blue Cat, White Cat) is available now in France. You can find it at&nbsp;Amazon.com, France and other booksellers. If you are a bookseller, I'm happy to post a link to your shop. :-) [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.ericbarclay.com/uploads/2/4/3/6/24365966/4926908_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Oui oui, toot toot, la la! My book, Rainbow Cats (Blue Cat, White Cat) is available now in France. You can find it at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.fr/CHAT-BLEU-BLANC-Eric-Barclay/dp/2745966146/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=lesaventdepmg-21&amp;linkCode=w00&amp;linkId=VILJ5AGNLNJQJUSN&amp;creativeASIN=2745966146" target="_blank">Amazon.com, France</a> and other booksellers. If you are a bookseller, I'm happy to post a link to your shop. :-)</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>