Tibbles the Cat by Michal Sanda

Tibbles the Cat by Michal Sanda

A curious cat, a true story, and a surprising lesson about nature and consequences. Tibbles the Cat is a funny, thought-provoking illustrated picture book for kids ages 6 to 9, inspired by a true historical event. When a cat named Tibbles moves with her owner from England to a small island near New Zealand in 1894, life seems peaceful at first. But Tibbles soon encounters a rare, flightless bird, the Stephens Island wren, and her instinctive behavior leads to unexpected and lasting consequences. Told with wit and warmth, this story blends humor with history to explore how small actions can have big effects. Perfect for curious kids who enjoy funny stories with deeper meaning, Tibbles the Cat introduces important ideas about wildlife, conservation, and human impact in an accessible way. Vintage-inspired illustrations and graphic-novel-style visuals add charm and help balance the serious theme with playful storytelling. Ideal for shared reading, classroom discussion, or independent exploration, this unique book encourages empathy, reflection, and curiosity about the natural world. Key Features: Based on a True Historical Story: Introduces the real story of Tibbles the cat and the Stephens Island wren. Humorous Yet Thoughtful Tone: Uses gentle comedy to explore environmental responsibility and cause and effect. Vintage-Inspired Illustrations: Distinctive artwork with graphic novel elements brings history to life. Encourages Environmental Awareness: Helps kids understand conservation and the impact of introducing non-native species. Perfect for Ages 6 to 9: Designed for readers ready for stories that blend humor and real-world learning. Award-Winning Children’s Book: Winner of the 2021 Muriel Award for Best Comics for Children and a 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf selection. For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.

Selected as one of the Best Children's Books of the Year 2024 by the Bank Street College of Education Center for Children's Literature

Selected for the CBC’s 2023 December Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://wwwcbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/december-2023/)

"Tibbles the Cat follows a cat's move to the other side of the world, from her London home to her guardian's new job as a lighthouse keeper. As she explores Stephens Island in New Zealand and discovers its diverse plants and animals, so young followers of the cat's adventures receive an inviting natural history of the country which is delightful in its presentation and solid in its real information about the country. Young feline fans thus will enjoy a lesson couched in a travelogue adventure." —Donovan’s Literary Service

"A great story that mixes the story of discoveries and of a cat in New Zealand in XIX I liked the drawings and think it deals with an important issue like introducing new species in an enviroment Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine" —Anna Maria Giacomasso, Librarian

"A charming and fun story about a cat and his owner that discover a rare species of bird and accidentally leads to the extinction of said rare bird. This was a neat story that was both funny and has a deep lesson. The artwork is giving a cozy and fun tone and the story itself was unique." —Ashley D., NetGalley

"Cute vintage-style art and an important story. This book reminds readers of the impact that non-native species can have on an environment. A serious subject, presented in a light manner. A great non-fiction book for young readers." —Erica B., NetGalley

"This comic picture book about an obscure but important historical fact is charming and wonderful. It tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his cat who discovers a new species of bird, and the perils of introducing non-native species to new ecosystems, Like a cross between Edward Gorey and Wes Anderson, this is sure to delight and educate anyone who loves weird and quirky little books." —Reilly Hadden, Northshire Bookstore (Manchester Center, VT)

"In the style of a naturalist's journal/graphic novel, this children's book tells the true story of a naturalist and his hungry cat who move to an island near New Zealand in the 1800's. Readers learn about how naturalists of that era took specimens of animals and recorded and cataloged them in different ways. It's also a cautionary tale about the impact of introducing new species to different environments. A great read for young readers who are fascinated by nature!" —Titcomb's Bookshop

"This would be a good book to read aloud to a class when discussing extinction and the introduction of non-native animals to an area." —Katrina Yurenka, Retired Librarian, Contributor, Youth Services Book Review

"I appreciate the story this book is trying to recount, and I thoroughly enjoyed the art style." —Petalpineink's NetGalley review

"I absolutely love the vintage art style used on these pages, and the message is a great lesson to teach our next generation." —NetGalley-Reviewer

"Tibbles the Cat follows a cat's move to the other side of the world, from his London home to his guardian's new job as a lighthouse keeper. As he explores Stephens Island in New Zealand and discovers its diverse plants and animals, so young followers of the cat's adventures receive an inviting natural history of the country which is delightful in its presentation and solid in its real information about the country. Young feline fans thus will enjoy a lesson couched in a travelogue adventure." —Midwest Book Review-Children's Bookwatch

"The vintage-inspired illustrations are truly mesmerizing! Cute vintage-style art and an important story. This book reminds readers how non-native species can impact an environment—a severe subject presented lightly. It is a great non-fiction book for young readers." —Jan Farnworth, YA Books Central

"This true story made a huge impact on the world by alerting humans to the dangers of introducing non-native animals to other parts of the world. Included are interesting facts about the bird and its discovery. The vintage-inspired illustrations, speech bubbles, and diagrams enhance this darkly comedic story that brings global awareness of the unintended consequences of human actions on the environment." —OmniLibros

"With its quirky vintage illustrations, this book helps teach children about unintended consequences of our actions and the dangers of introducing non-native species into new environments." —All Done Monkey

"The book is really well done, and chock full of science." —Picturbook Pile, IG

"My kids couldn't believe this story. It was such a hit in the classroom today! This is such a silly story, but one that offers a serious lesson. What an entertaining way to introduce a discussion on the importance of protecting wildlife and the impacts that humans (and silly cats) can have on animal species." —Fun Reads for Kids, IG

"I love the nostalgic feeling the illustrations and color pallette convey. The mix of speech bubbles and narrative text, along with the diagrams included, do a great job teaching kids about an important, yet little-known historical event in a succinct and easy-to-understand way. My girls loved the maps showing them where in the world this took place, and the changing expressions on the cat’s face. They were surprised, as was I, how a house cat has changed the way people view the world." —Kids Read the World, IG

Michal Sanda is a Czech writer who worked several manual labor jobs during the Communist era and has worked at the Czech Theatre Institute since 1991. He has written poetry collections, prose, children’s books, and plays. In recent years, he has focused mainly on writing books for children. His hobby is researching in archives and discovering forgotten stories. He was born in 1965 in Prague. 

David Dolensky studied Interactive Graphic Design and subsequently Illustration and Graphic Design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague, Czech Republic. He did a traineeship at the Berlin University of the Arts in Germany led by Henning Wagenbreth and a traineeship in Birmingham, UK. He creates posters, illustrations for magazines, free drawings, graphic designs, and original books. Hailing from a picturesque mountain area in the Northwest of the Czech Republic, he currently resides and works in Prague.

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ISBN 13	9788000070056
ISBN 10	8000070057
Titel	Tibbles the Cat
Autor	Michal Sanda
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Erscheinungsjahr	2024-01-18
Seitenanzahl	24
Preise	Winner of Muriel Award – Best Comics for Children 2021 (Czech Republic), Winner of Bologna Ragazzi Award – The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf 2022 (Italy)
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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