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Eric Barclay

Agent: Lori Nowicki

Eric Barclay is an illustrator, designer, and the author of I Can See Just Fine (Abrams Appleseed) and Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep (Harper Collins). Eric has always been interested in art, and took oil painting classes from the time he was 12 to when he was a senior in high school. From there he went on to study journalism and graphic design at University of Texas at Arlington. Classic cartoons, modern art, mid-century design and everyday mishaps heavily influence his style. He has illustrated for American Express, American Greetings, Abrams Appleseed, Disneyland Paris, Hallmark, Highlights Magazine, Mudpuppy, Papyrus, Toys R Us, and many others. Eric lives in Texas.

Client List

Abrams Appleseed
American Express
American Greetings
Disneyland Paris
Hallmark
Highlights for Kids
Marian Heath
Mudpuppy
Papyrus
Scholastic
Toys R Us
Westin Kids Club

Awards / Honors

  • 2024 Bank Street Best of the Year – Alphabuddies: G is First!
  • Amazon Editors’ Pick, Best Books Ages 3-5 – Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep: Baaad Hair Day
  • Amazon Editors’ Pick, Best Books Ages 3-5 – Once Upon a Goat
  • Fall 2019 Kids’ Indie Next List – Once Upon a Goat
  • Starred Review (Booklist), Once Upon a Goat
  • Parent Magazine‘s Best Books of 2018 – My Pet Wants a Pet
  • Parent Magazine‘s Best Books of 2015 – Counting Dogs
  • Read Plume award, Denmark – I Can See Just Fine

Reviews

Trendhunter Speaks

“The Texan artist has a unique ability to animate or animalize recyclable goods with his precise hand-painting, and brings second life to the almost-discarded debris. ”

Trendhunter.com
Praise for I Can See Just Fine

“In this story about a little girl who desperately needs glasses, Eric Barclay presents black humor for pre-schoolers, and the result is winning...Barclay's art is bold and well-defined, and he wastes no words o text, all of which make Paige's story that much more enjoyable.”

The Reading Chair, NAEYC
Praise for I Can See Just Fine

“A useful, non-didactic story for kids in Paige's situation - and utterly fun, too.”

Publishers Weekly
Praise for I Can See Just Fine

“Eric Barclay REALLY gets the glasses experience, and thanks to his charming new picture book, I Can See Just Fine, lots of little readers will too!”

Bookends: A Booklist Blog
Praise for I Can See Just Fine

“With an attractive, clean layout and big speech bubbles, this story is one that young readers will easily follow as Paige ultimately triumphs with her new glasses.”

School Library Journal
Praise for Hiding Phil

“Spare text in scattered speech bubbles make this a good choice for beginning readers. The illustrations are reminiscent of Harry Bliss', and details charm; Dad wears a hat almost identical to Phil's (as well as a goatee), and the kids' dachschund joins in the fun...A slim story full of determination, problem-solving, and pachyderm glee.”

Kirkus Reviews

Featured Portfolio

Authored Books

Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep: Baaad Hairy Day
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep
I Can See Just Fine (Appleseed)
Hiding Phil (Scholastic Press)
Rainbow Cats (Smart Ink Press)
Counting Dogs (Smart Ink Press)

Illustrated Books

Once Upon a Goat (Knopf)
There Once Was a Silly Unicorn Who Wanted to Fly (Scholastic)
My Pet Wants a Pet (Macmillan)
How To Dress A Dragon (Scholastic)
Monday Day is a Fun Day (Little Tiger Press)
Alpha Buddies: G is Firs