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- Book Title
- Tibbles the Cat
- Publication Name
- Tibbles the Cat
- Title
- Tibbles the Cat
- EAN
- 9788000070056
- ISBN
- 9788000070056
- Publisher
- Albatros, Nakladatelstvi PRO Deti Mladez, A.S.
- Format
- Picture Book
- Release Year
- 2024
- Release Date
- 18/01/2024
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- CZ
- Item Height
- 0.3in
- Item Length
- 7.9in
- Illustrator
- David Dolensky
- Contributor
- David Dolensky (Illustrated by)
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Comics & Graphic Novels / History, Comics & Graphic Novels / Social Topics, Comics & Graphic Novels / Science & Nature
- Intended Audience
- Ages 4-8
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Item Width
- 7.9in
- Item Weight
- 8.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 24 Pages
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Featuring quirky, vintage-inspired illustrations, this charming story tells the tale of a cat moving to a new island home, where things take an unexpected turn. When a curious cat named Tibbles and her owner move across the world from England to a new home on a small island off the coast of New Zealand in 1894, everything seems idyllic at first. Then things go horribly wrong. In this charming little story, the oblivious, amusing hero, Tibbles, discovers a rare species of flightless bird that had never previously been described - the Stephens Island wren. Unfortunately, Tibbles also becomes the cause of the bird's extinction by preying on them. Beneath the surface of this whimsically told story is a sophisticated tragicomic plot with a foundation in Greek tragedy. Tibbles's killing of the Stephens Island wrens led to the eventual extinction of the entire species, and the tragedy is heightened by the fact that Tibbles was not a malicious or malevolent creature, but rather a normal cat behaving according to its instincts. To add insult to injury, Tibbles is not only innocent and ignorant about the effects of her actions; she is also silly, care-free, and wildly unconcerned. This book presents a true story in a subtly comedic light, but the underlying tragedy is still present, emphasizing the unintended consequences of human actions on the environment. Ultimately, the tale of Tibbles the cat had a silver lining - it brought global awareness to the dangers of introducing non-native animal species to other continents. Beautifully illustrated in a vintage style, with heavy graphic novel elements, this quirky, captivating tale will take readers on an emotional, darkly funny journey of discovery and consequence, all while teaching valuable lessons about the environment and the human impact on it. The book also includes interesting facts about the Stephens Island wren and its discovery. Tibbles is perfect for children aged 6-9 inclined towards funny stories and deep lessons. Through this unique, engaging, and darkly comedic story, kids will be entertained as they learn about history and conservation, with humor being the sugar that helps the environmentalist medicine go down. Laughing one moment and considering serious issues the next, children will learn about the impact of humans on animal species and the importance of protecting wildlife. AWARDS: 2021 Muriel Award - Best Comics for Children 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award - The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf
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Publisher
Albatros, Nakladatelstvi PRO Deti Mladez, A.S.
ISBN-10
8000070057
ISBN-13
9788000070056
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13059214861
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tibbles the Cat
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Topic
Comics & Graphic Novels / History, Comics & Graphic Novels / Social Topics, Comics & Graphic Novels / Science & Nature
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
24 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.9in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
7.9in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
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Reviews
Selected for the CBC''s 2023 December Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.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 "The book is really well done, and chock full of science." --Picturebook 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, Selected for the CBC's 2023 December Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/december-2023/) "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 "The book is really well done, and chock full of science." --Picturebook Pile, IG, "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." --Northshire, Bookseller "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, "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." --Northshire, Bookseller "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 "The book is really well done, and chock full of science." --Picturebook Pile, IG, "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." --Northshire, Bookseller "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, "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 "The book is really well done, and chock full of science." --Picturebook Pile, IG, "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 "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." --Northshire, Bookseller "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, Selected for the CBC's 2023 December Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/december-2023/) "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 "The book is really well done, and chock full of science." --Picturebook 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
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Dolensky, David
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