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by Michal Sanda (Author), David Dolensky (Illustrator)
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.
Author Biography
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.
