{"product_id":"tibbles-the-cat-hardcover","title":"Tibbles the Cat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichal Sanda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Dolensky\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA curious cat, a true story, and a surprising lesson about nature and consequences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTibbles the Cat\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for curious kids who enjoy funny stories with deeper meaning, \u003cem\u003eTibbles the Cat\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased on a True Historical Story: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduces the real story of Tibbles the cat and the Stephens Island wren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumorous Yet Thoughtful Tone: \u003c\/strong\u003eUses gentle comedy to explore environmental responsibility and cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage-Inspired Illustrations: \u003c\/strong\u003eDistinctive artwork with graphic novel elements brings history to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages Environmental Awareness: \u003c\/strong\u003eHelps kids understand conservation and the impact of introducing non-native species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Ages 6 to 9: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned for readers ready for stories that blend humor and real-world learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Children's Book: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinner of the 2021 Muriel Award for Best Comics for Children and a 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichal Sanda\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Dolensky\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50324163035373,"sku":"9788000070056","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/5eugk-AyT29788000070056.webp?v=1784825208","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/tibbles-the-cat-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}