Barnacle Phinapolis

Barnacle Phinapolis has small, furry hands that make it so hard to play in a band... but Barnacle just wants to rock out! Will Barnacle find the perfect instrument, or will his paws stop the music before it even begins? From tangled cello strings to runaway drumsticks, Barnacle’s quest to find his sound turns into a laugh-out-loud adventure filled with rhythm, resilience, and heart. In the end, he learns the most valuable lesson: the coolest thing you can be is you!

Barnacle Phinapolis: A Musical Misadventure is the first in a new children’s rhyming picture book series, perfect for young readers aged 3 to 8 who love a feel-good story made better by music, animals, and general silliness. It is a must-have for parents and teachers looking to promote perseverance, creativity, self-acceptance and confidence in their kids.

Rob Friedman is a children’s book author, a lifelong musician, an award-winning husband, a proud father of two, and a prolific dad-joker. By day, he works in finance; by night, you’ll find him noodling on his guitar and writing whimsical stories for kids. Barnacle Phinapolis: A Musical Misadventure is his debut children’s book.

Rachel B. Friedman is a book editor, designer and producer, and the other half of Barnacle Press. She brings the visual rhythm and impeccable style to Barnacle’s journey. Rachel lives with Rob and their two kids on Long Island, where she paints, mosaics, writes, adopts plants, and gets into shenanigans.