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Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates
5-Star Review - "Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates story is filled with adventure and conveys good messages to young readers. Will the newly hired pirate crew match up to Tabitha Fink's expectations? Will they finally be able to find the treasure? It is about acceptance, and understanding that different people have different skills and, put together, they can work well. The author weaves messages into the plot with expertise, making it easy for children to understand the importance of accepting and working with diverse people. The illustrations are colorful and lively, and they help young readers identify with the characters and the scenes easily. All books with messages, concepts, and morals should be introduced to children as there is no better way to help them understand, and this book does just that."
- Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Tabitha Fink is a cat with one eye who loves to explore. In her first swashbuckling adventure, Tabitha and her first mate Bartholomew Blink take a high-seas journey in search of buried treasure, but end up discovering something even more valuable along the way. A book for children with the important lesson of inclusion, Tabitha Fink And the Patchwork Pirates is a fun adventure made possible only when a diverse team of people comes together as one.
- Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Tabitha Fink is a cat with one eye who loves to explore. In her first swashbuckling adventure, Tabitha and her first mate Bartholomew Blink take a high-seas journey in search of buried treasure, but end up discovering something even more valuable along the way. A book for children with the important lesson of inclusion, Tabitha Fink And the Patchwork Pirates is a fun adventure made possible only when a diverse team of people comes together as one.
77 pages, Hardcover
First published December 6, 2017
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February 7, 2018
Arrrrrr you ready to take a trip, with Tabitha Fink on her pirate ship? Climb aboard author Rick Felty's Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates, for a wonderful adventure, as this sweet, rhyming story is not only fun for children, but has much to teach them.
Tabitha Fink is a one-eyed cat, but she doesn’t mind being different, and she doesn't let that stop her from seeing beyond the surface. Tabitha and her first mate, Bartholomew the mouse, are pirates. Not mean, stinky pirates, though—kind pirates, who shower every morning. When they find a treasure map, they decide they’ll need more help to dig up the treasure. They advertise for some new crew members—two girls and a boy, no experience needed. Bartholomew is not pleased with the folks who apply, but Tabitha sees each with her insightful, accepting eye. Though their patchwork crew seems an odd assembly of makeshift pirates to the brave but skeptical Bartholomew, as their adventure unfolds, he learns what Tabitha has known all along: each brings a unique skill to their team that helps them in their mission to find the treasure.
Felty’s charming illustrations in vivid colors bring this story to life, and heroine Tabitha Fink reminds us that being different is not just okay, it’s purr-fect! In a world where, too often, our differences separate us, Rick Felty's patchwork of pirates reminds us that when we embrace our differences, they come together to create a beautiful "sail full of colors,” that will catch the wind and take us to amazing places. Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates is sure to be a favorite with children, who will enjoy the story, while learning its valuable message of celebrating the unique and special gifts each of us has to offer.
Reviewed by Deborah Stevenson—Author of award-winning children’s books, Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly and Oy, Elephants!
Tabitha Fink is a one-eyed cat, but she doesn’t mind being different, and she doesn't let that stop her from seeing beyond the surface. Tabitha and her first mate, Bartholomew the mouse, are pirates. Not mean, stinky pirates, though—kind pirates, who shower every morning. When they find a treasure map, they decide they’ll need more help to dig up the treasure. They advertise for some new crew members—two girls and a boy, no experience needed. Bartholomew is not pleased with the folks who apply, but Tabitha sees each with her insightful, accepting eye. Though their patchwork crew seems an odd assembly of makeshift pirates to the brave but skeptical Bartholomew, as their adventure unfolds, he learns what Tabitha has known all along: each brings a unique skill to their team that helps them in their mission to find the treasure.
Felty’s charming illustrations in vivid colors bring this story to life, and heroine Tabitha Fink reminds us that being different is not just okay, it’s purr-fect! In a world where, too often, our differences separate us, Rick Felty's patchwork of pirates reminds us that when we embrace our differences, they come together to create a beautiful "sail full of colors,” that will catch the wind and take us to amazing places. Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates is sure to be a favorite with children, who will enjoy the story, while learning its valuable message of celebrating the unique and special gifts each of us has to offer.
Reviewed by Deborah Stevenson—Author of award-winning children’s books, Soaring Soren: When French Bulldogs Fly and Oy, Elephants!
September 5, 2023
Five Sweet Pirates!
I just read the fun tale with a great lesson of acceptance! This little book will inspire your little one to look at people who are different than them in a positive way. The author shares the importance of looking for kindness and compassion in ourselves and others. It’s also a great lesson on compromise and sharing. I really like the bright illustrations . This book is a shining treasure!
I just read the fun tale with a great lesson of acceptance! This little book will inspire your little one to look at people who are different than them in a positive way. The author shares the importance of looking for kindness and compassion in ourselves and others. It’s also a great lesson on compromise and sharing. I really like the bright illustrations . This book is a shining treasure!
September 14, 2023
The unexpected gift of inclusion
What do a tuba player, a cowgirl , a baker, a mouse and a cat with one eye have in common? Why, they can all make great pirates of course! This is such a lovely book. Tabitha Fink is surely the coolest, kindest and wisest pirate around.
What do a tuba player, a cowgirl , a baker, a mouse and a cat with one eye have in common? Why, they can all make great pirates of course! This is such a lovely book. Tabitha Fink is surely the coolest, kindest and wisest pirate around.
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