Shibu's Tail - by Tess Thomas (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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."--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

★"A standout story about big feels." - Publisher's Weekly

"This darling SEL offering on self-expression lets children know that fully experiencing and communicating their feelings is a positive thing... Fong's fine-line artwork will make every reader fall in love with little Shibu, who appears pettably soft and whose tail is capable of wonders." - Booklist

★ "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

★ "Thomas' emotive language elevates this picture book's simple story, complementing Fong's signature minimalistic illustrations... This book serves as a thoughtful resource to help readers build emotional awareness and understand that their feelings are worth sharing with others." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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).

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.