Shibu's Tail

Tess Thomas, Kamwei Fong

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Allen & Unwin
30 September 2025

Children's & Educational; Picture books

Shibu is a cat who uses his very demonstrative tail to express his feelings, but when he starts to feel a little judged by the other (not quite so expressive) cats, he must decide for himself whether those big feelings are okay. A picture book about the importance and joy of being yourself.

Perfect for:

- Storytime and quiet reading

- Parents, teachers looking for a book that talks about feelings

- Fans of The Furry Thing and cat lovers

By: Tess Thomas
Illustrated by: Kamwei Fong
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781761182525
ISBN 10: 1761182528
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tess Thomas is a writer living in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. 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, USA and Japan.

Reviews for Shibu's Tail

'Fluffy black kitty Shibu uses his tail to convey emotion in this standout story about big feels...Fong's intricate monochrome illustrations depict nearly pettable displays of the cat experiencing pride (tail shaped like a star), exhaustion (tail becomes pillow), and confusion (tail resembles a question mark).' Kirkus Reviews