Shibu's Tail
Shibu's Tail
***preorder now… ships September 2025***
A tale about a tail, and a cat with some VERY big feelings.
Shibu the cat has a lot of feelings and thankfully his fluffy tail helps him express them all! But one day, Shibu realizes that all the other cats are keeping their feelings (and their tails) tucked away. Maybe it would be better to try and fit in? From two extraordinary debuts comes a delightful story on navigating life's highs, lows, and all the big emotions in between.
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★ "Thomas’ cogent text and her focus on emotional intelligence will resonate with caregivers, while Fong’s quietly comic pictures will tickle everyone. A winning blend of crisp design, child-appealing illustrations, and positive messaging about self-expression." – Kirkus (starred)
ABOUT THE author
Tess Thomas is a writer living in Hoboken, NJ. She started her storytelling career at the age of 4 when she would dictate tales about her imaginary friends, Sami the cat and Doodie the dog, and send them to her grandparents. Tess loves french fries, her kids, and her husband (sometimes in that order).
Author residence: Hoboken, NJ
ABOUT THE illustrator
Kamwei Fong is a Malaysian artist whose series The Furry Thing first began in 2009 and has earned international acclaim, with exhibitions at Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris, Art Expo Malaysia, and solo shows in Malaysia, France, Taiwan, South Korea, U.S., and Japan.
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Type: Picture Book
Pages: Hardcover (Trade)
Format: 48
Publication: 9/2/2025
ISBN: 9781646145737