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Tib et Tatoum #1
Bienvenue au Clan !
Tib est un petit garçon qui vit au sein d'un clan, pendant la Préhistoire. Son souci, c'estd'avoir une tache de naissance autour de l'œil, ce qui lui attire constamment les moqueries des autres enfants. Alors qu'il ne l'attendait plus, il trouve le copain idéal : un dinosaure tout rouge, qu'il va appeler Tatoum. Reste à le faire cohabiter avec papa, maman et tout le clan !
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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April 19, 2022
J'ai acheté ce livre pour mon fils, mais finalement je l'ai lu avec lui car il ne parle pas assez bien le français, je suis sûre qu'il prendra le dessus à l'avenir. Nous avons beaucoup aimé les dessins, bien que l'histoire qui se déroule avec des blagues d'une page qui forment une histoire ensemble n'était pas si bonne. Il y a des moments drôles mais il perd un peu de sa force en tant que longue histoire. Cela nous a rappelé la relation entre le garçon et le dinosaure que personne ne voit et qu'ils pensent est imaginaire, et la relation entre Calvin et son tigre Hobbes, que tout le monde voit comme une poupée sauf lui. Peut-être qu'à l'avenir nous achèterons d'autres volumes.
April 16, 2015
The frames are very easy to follow because they’re all linear and read from left to right without any major disruptions; however, I found the plot line to be confusing. It switched from one thing to another without much explanation. For example, it starts out with Tib being made fun of for his circular birthmark on his face, but then he discovers a dinosaur, and then suddenly they’re discussing being vegetarians. None of these events seem to have any Segway. I read part of this to my Advanced freshmen in SSR: they loved the drawings and thought Tib and Tumtum were adorable, but were not impressed by the jumpy storyline.
Various reviews from Books in Print suggested this book for kids anywhere from 2nd to 6th grade. Students who enjoy cave men, prehistoric times, dinosaurs, or perhaps students that feel “different” or bullied would enjoy reading this graphic novel. Tib & Tumtum: Welcome to the Tribe would go well in a bullying unit or as way to show kids how to stand up for their friends in a positive and courageous way.
There are many frames on each page, so 48 pages takes awhile to get through. Students also need to be
Various reviews from Books in Print suggested this book for kids anywhere from 2nd to 6th grade. Students who enjoy cave men, prehistoric times, dinosaurs, or perhaps students that feel “different” or bullied would enjoy reading this graphic novel. Tib & Tumtum: Welcome to the Tribe would go well in a bullying unit or as way to show kids how to stand up for their friends in a positive and courageous way.
There are many frames on each page, so 48 pages takes awhile to get through. Students also need to be
October 5, 2016
Really cute. About a kid who has a birthmark on his face and all the kids in his tribe make fun of him. I understand as I had a birthmark on my leg (was removed) and was made fun of as well. But Tib makes a friend, a dinosaur called Tumtum who also has a birthmark on its face. No one believes Tib about Tumtum except for one little girl who can see him. By the end of this (hopefully first of many) graphic novel, everyone knows about TumTum. Really, really like this. 5 stars.
November 16, 2017
På svenska heter boken Tim och Tamtam, Min nya vän.
Jag är alltid på jakt efter färgglada och roliga serier för barn på mellanstadiet och den här var jättebra!
Tim har två stora problem. Han blir ständigt retad för att han har ett stort födelsemärke kring sitt ena öga OCH ingen tror på honom när han berättar om dinosaurien han just har träffat. Alla andra i stammen säger att dinosaurier är utdöda, men inte den här!
Tim och Tamtam blir vänner och många roliga situationer uppstår när Tim försöker visa Tamtam för sin stam. Alltid händer det något som gör att ingen ser Tamtam. Frågan är vad som händer när jägarna får reda på att det faktiskt finns en dinosaurier som inte är utdöd.
Jag är alltid på jakt efter färgglada och roliga serier för barn på mellanstadiet och den här var jättebra!
Tim har två stora problem. Han blir ständigt retad för att han har ett stort födelsemärke kring sitt ena öga OCH ingen tror på honom när han berättar om dinosaurien han just har träffat. Alla andra i stammen säger att dinosaurier är utdöda, men inte den här!
Tim och Tamtam blir vänner och många roliga situationer uppstår när Tim försöker visa Tamtam för sin stam. Alltid händer det något som gör att ingen ser Tamtam. Frågan är vad som händer när jägarna får reda på att det faktiskt finns en dinosaurier som inte är utdöd.
December 8, 2017
Soooooo good
December 26, 2017
This was a quick read for me, but the comics are charming and adorable. Same as the illustrations. I don't like how often the other kids make fun of Tib, but overall I enjoyed the book.
January 27, 2019
Really funny story. But kinda sad, but no one dies.
December 14, 2024
I found this more insightful than Marcus Aurelius “Meditations”!
August 25, 2024
Mignon et assez marrant, j'ai passé un agréable moment de lecture !
February 17, 2017
For today’s Family Comic Friday, I went back to France for inspiration. The series is called Tib and Tumtum. Tib is a young caveboy who has a red birthmark on his face. Teased by the other kids in the tribe, Tib often plays by himself. One day, he comes across a small dinosaur that he names Tumtum.
But dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Is Tumtum the real deal or is the thunder lizard a figment of lonely Tib’s imagination?
I really enjoyed this sweet graphic novel by French cartoonist Grimaldi. It was funny and it was fun. Though this volume reads as a complete story each page contains it’s own punchline. So it’s very easy to find stopping points without being broken down into chapters.
I also liked how this adventure was framed as the untold story of the cave people who created the paintings in Lascaux. It kinda made this story seem more real.
There’s currently 2 volumes in the Tib and Tumtum series. Both are for readers in grades 4-6. But I think with a helpful adult, children in grades 2-3 could enjoy this book as well.
Available on Amazon and libraries nationwide, this is a great book filled with memorable characters, thrills, and a few chills, that anyone should make a part of their reading tribe.
But dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Is Tumtum the real deal or is the thunder lizard a figment of lonely Tib’s imagination?
I really enjoyed this sweet graphic novel by French cartoonist Grimaldi. It was funny and it was fun. Though this volume reads as a complete story each page contains it’s own punchline. So it’s very easy to find stopping points without being broken down into chapters.
I also liked how this adventure was framed as the untold story of the cave people who created the paintings in Lascaux. It kinda made this story seem more real.
There’s currently 2 volumes in the Tib and Tumtum series. Both are for readers in grades 4-6. But I think with a helpful adult, children in grades 2-3 could enjoy this book as well.
Available on Amazon and libraries nationwide, this is a great book filled with memorable characters, thrills, and a few chills, that anyone should make a part of their reading tribe.
May 20, 2013
This short (48 page) graphic novel is aimed at younger readers, though it's light humor will likely appeal to older readers as well.
Tib is a young boy who is regularly picked on by other members of his tribe for the birth mark over his eye. His mother is over-protective and his father has a fondness for tall tales. He discovers a dinosaur TumTum but cannot persuade any other members of the tribe it exists since dinosaurs have been extinct for years.
The setting is very loosely a prehistoric caveman one, though there is a liberal use of modern terms and ideas. The author isn't trying for realism here.
What we get is a series of scenes each lightly amusing/entertaining as Tib tries to convince the rest of the tribe about TumTum's existence. You can read it in one sitting or easily break it up to a few pages at a time.
This is something a kid can read for themselves and the humor will likely appeal to them. The viewpoint is very much how a child might see adult's contradictory and sometimes annoying behavior.
The story line touches on subjects like bullying without getting to heavy or preachy, but these are situations most kids will recognize and connect with.
The artwork is cartoony and brightly colored but the characters have very distinctive emotions on their faces which again children will find easy to read and understand. It was really a very pleasant read and I think a great graphic novel for kids.
Tib is a young boy who is regularly picked on by other members of his tribe for the birth mark over his eye. His mother is over-protective and his father has a fondness for tall tales. He discovers a dinosaur TumTum but cannot persuade any other members of the tribe it exists since dinosaurs have been extinct for years.
The setting is very loosely a prehistoric caveman one, though there is a liberal use of modern terms and ideas. The author isn't trying for realism here.
What we get is a series of scenes each lightly amusing/entertaining as Tib tries to convince the rest of the tribe about TumTum's existence. You can read it in one sitting or easily break it up to a few pages at a time.
This is something a kid can read for themselves and the humor will likely appeal to them. The viewpoint is very much how a child might see adult's contradictory and sometimes annoying behavior.
The story line touches on subjects like bullying without getting to heavy or preachy, but these are situations most kids will recognize and connect with.
The artwork is cartoony and brightly colored but the characters have very distinctive emotions on their faces which again children will find easy to read and understand. It was really a very pleasant read and I think a great graphic novel for kids.
February 18, 2014
This tale of tolerance is set in prehistoric times with the title characters, Tib and Tumtum, becoming unlikely friends and allies. Tib, the boy, is not generally accepted by his tribe because of a red birthmark on his face. His parents, a smothering mother and an oblivious father, are little help. One day in the forest Tib encounters Tumtum, a small red dinosaur that also has a mark on its face. Tib is delighted to learn that not all dinosaurs are extinct and that Tumtum doesn’t care that Tib looks “different”. The problem is no one believes him when he tries to tell them about Tumtum. In true comedic convention, each time Tib attempts to introduce Tumtum, something ill-timed happens with Tumtum and no one sees him. Without giving away the ending, suffice it to say that Tumtum saves the day and both characters are accepted by the tribe. The ending hints of a series to follow. The chatty and informal text and anime styled illustrations will make this graphic a definite draw for intermediate readers. The title would be a worthwhile addition to any library with its themes of friendship and acceptance.
May 17, 2013
Description from the publisher:
"The kids in Tib's tribe are so mean! They always make fun of Tib's birthmark. But one day Tib meets a new friend in the forest. This friend doesn't mind the birthmark. In fact, he has one too! He also has razor sharp teeth!
Of course, no one believes Tib when he says he's found a real, live dinosaur. Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago! How can Tib convince his tribe that his "imaginary friend" isn’t so imaginary after all?"
This comic style book has lots of little valuable lessons in it. They are not overwhelming and I was easily able to expand on them for my son so he was able to get more out of it and it pertained more to his everyday life. The pictures are very bright and colorful and the characters are believable.
Review from my five year old son- "This book is cool cuz it has a dinosaur and I love dinosaurs and the pictures look really cool too!"
***This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an open and honest review***
"The kids in Tib's tribe are so mean! They always make fun of Tib's birthmark. But one day Tib meets a new friend in the forest. This friend doesn't mind the birthmark. In fact, he has one too! He also has razor sharp teeth!
Of course, no one believes Tib when he says he's found a real, live dinosaur. Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago! How can Tib convince his tribe that his "imaginary friend" isn’t so imaginary after all?"
This comic style book has lots of little valuable lessons in it. They are not overwhelming and I was easily able to expand on them for my son so he was able to get more out of it and it pertained more to his everyday life. The pictures are very bright and colorful and the characters are believable.
Review from my five year old son- "This book is cool cuz it has a dinosaur and I love dinosaurs and the pictures look really cool too!"
***This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an open and honest review***
June 6, 2014
Sort of like The Flintstones re-invented for readers of Asterix the Gaul. The story is about a small boy with a large strawberry birthmark on his face. He gets picked on by the other boys in his stone-age tribe. Then, he encounters a smallish dinosaur in the forest, and no one believes him, because everyone knows that dinosaurs are long extinct. How they know this is unclear, but we'll let it go for now.
Tib and his new friend learn all kinds of things from each other, and the dinosaur [now named Tum Tum for the sound he makes running] has to prove his worth to people who don't even believe that he exists.
It's cute and clever, and will appeal to kids. That said, it's not exactly great literature, and the whole idea that people think the dinosaur is imaginary for so long doesn't work well, since he leaves footprints that should be quite obvious to a society of hunters.
The artwork is pretty good, but nothing special. Still, it has enough good points that kids will enjoy the book, and may look for the sequels.
Tib and his new friend learn all kinds of things from each other, and the dinosaur [now named Tum Tum for the sound he makes running] has to prove his worth to people who don't even believe that he exists.
It's cute and clever, and will appeal to kids. That said, it's not exactly great literature, and the whole idea that people think the dinosaur is imaginary for so long doesn't work well, since he leaves footprints that should be quite obvious to a society of hunters.
The artwork is pretty good, but nothing special. Still, it has enough good points that kids will enjoy the book, and may look for the sequels.
March 19, 2014
Tib lives in a prehistoric tribe and is mercilessly teased for the birthmark he has around one of his eyes. When he meets a baby dinosaur that also has a noticeable birthmark the two become fast friends. The problem is, his friends and family all think he's telling a tall tale about his new friend.
I like this series, even though this first book is really heavy on scenes of teasing. It seemed that almost every interaction Tib had with the other children of his tribe resulted in them teasing him, which just felt like overkill to me. There was a lot of humor in the interactions between Tib and the baby dinosaur he names Tumtum, which makes this a series readers will want to keep reading regardless of any cliffhangers in the plot.
Recommended for grades 3-5.
I like this series, even though this first book is really heavy on scenes of teasing. It seemed that almost every interaction Tib had with the other children of his tribe resulted in them teasing him, which just felt like overkill to me. There was a lot of humor in the interactions between Tib and the baby dinosaur he names Tumtum, which makes this a series readers will want to keep reading regardless of any cliffhangers in the plot.
Recommended for grades 3-5.
May 7, 2014
A cute and humorous telling of cave people and a dinosaur that they meet, the story also deals with family dynamics, bullying, and children making fun of another child (Tib) because of a birthmark on his face. The text is full of subtle humor, for example, Tib is afraid of a giant spider but not the dinosaur friend that he's named Tumtum. Of course, only one other person initially believes Tib that Tumtum exists and it takes a near-death encounter with rabid wolves for everyone to believe him. The first in this graphic novel series, "Tib & Tumtum: Welcome to the Tribe" is a simple, fun, and yet eloquent tale of family life, community, standing up for oneself, and, of course, a pretty neat dinosaur!
July 8, 2015
This is a sweet, simple, goofy little graphic novel for younger readers. Tib is a cave boy who was born with a birthmark over his eye, and he is bullied and teased for it. One day while he's wandering around in the woods he finds a friendly dinosaur! Even cooler, the dinosaur has a matching birthmark! Awww. They become friends, even though they can't understand each other. Hilarity ensues when Tib's cavemates don't believe that dinosaurs are real and Tib has a really hard time pinning down his friend to prove to them he exists!
This would be a good one for younger GN fans who can't quite read chapter books yet. It's a thin book but it's really vibrant and eye-catching so kids will find it easy to get engrossed in.
This would be a good one for younger GN fans who can't quite read chapter books yet. It's a thin book but it's really vibrant and eye-catching so kids will find it easy to get engrossed in.
May 13, 2013
Everyone in Tib's prehistoric tribe knows that dinosaurs disappeared long ago. So when Tib finds a live red dinosaur in the forest and names him Tumtum, everyone thinks he has just created an imaginary friend. Who wouldn't want a dinosaur for a best friend?
This graphic novel touches lightly on the theme of friendship without getting overly preachy - the other kids in the tribe are mean to Tib and make fun of his birthmark, but Tumtum the dinosaur doesn't judge his friend by his looks, in fact he also has a birthmark over one eye. A sweet story of acceptance for young readers.
I received an advanced copy via NetGalley - thanks!
This graphic novel touches lightly on the theme of friendship without getting overly preachy - the other kids in the tribe are mean to Tib and make fun of his birthmark, but Tumtum the dinosaur doesn't judge his friend by his looks, in fact he also has a birthmark over one eye. A sweet story of acceptance for young readers.
I received an advanced copy via NetGalley - thanks!
August 1, 2013
I just adored this lovely graphic novel for the younger set. So cute, funny and great art. I literally chuckled quite often and found Tib and his parents to be lovable, real characters. Great themes of telling tales, being overprotective and making fun of someone who is different. A pure joy to read; I don't often laugh out loud while reading but this tickled my funny bone. The only thing I didn't like was every now and then a 2-3 page episode would break up the continuity of the over all story: I guess you could call them asides that didn't have segues. Will certainly look for more from the series in the future.
October 16, 2013
Tib finds a smallish red dinosaur but no one in his village believes him. All the grown-ups say dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago and all the kids just like to tease Tib about the birthmark on his face. Tib makes friends with Tumtum anyhow all the while trying to get others to see him. When the village is threatened by an unknown yet vicious predator, the hunters think maybe Tib did see a dinosaur and off they go to hunt him down. Tib, of course, must save his friend and the result of the hunt might surprise you a little. This is a fun little graphic novel for kids (1st-3rd graders will probably appreciate it the most).
April 19, 2014
I just adored this lovely graphic novel for the younger set. So cute, funny and great art. I literally chuckled quite often and found Tib and his parents to be lovable, real characters. Great themes of telling tales, being overprotective and making fun of someone who is different. A pure joy to read; I don't often laugh out loud while reading but this tickled my funny bone. The only thing I didn't like was every now and then a 2-3 page episode would break up the continuity of the over all story: I guess you could call them asides that didn't have segues. Will certainly look for more from the series in the future.
June 5, 2013
4 Stars
The kids in my library will eat this up. Dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct, but luckily for Tib he finds one and it becomes his best friend. Tumtum is really good at hide and seek. Tib is telling tall tales just like his dad. The illustrations are accessible to any age and the way the story breaks makes it a great bed time book because it can be put down and easily picked up again.
The kids in my library will eat this up. Dinosaurs are supposed to be extinct, but luckily for Tib he finds one and it becomes his best friend. Tumtum is really good at hide and seek. Tib is telling tall tales just like his dad. The illustrations are accessible to any age and the way the story breaks makes it a great bed time book because it can be put down and easily picked up again.
September 4, 2013
Laugh out loud funny at times, bittersweet at others, this first entry in a new series is delightful. Tib has a birthmark on his face that makes him the object of relentless teasing and occasional ostracism. Then he find a playful, friendly dinosaur who provides him with friendship, acceptance and a dilemma. Since everyone knows dinosaurs are extinct, no one believes Tib's tales of his new friend-and keeping his new friend safe may just depend on their disbelief.
September 2, 2014
A cheerful, fun yet realistic collection of comics about a young boy trying to get along with his prehistoric tribe without necessarily fitting in. Tib gets constantly mocked by his peer group for the large birthmark on his face, then for telling everyone he's supposedly made friends with an extinct dinosaur. Bright illustrations and good use of humor present situations with serious themes that young readers will relate to.
October 27, 2016
The resident 2nd grader has declared this to be "the best book ever" and is on her second reading in less than 24 hours. I read it myself and enjoyed it quite a bit. The storyline is a series of vignettes within a larger story arc about Tib trying to convince the rest of the tribe that he has a new dinosaur friend, Tumtum. The colorful art is approachable and easy to follow. All-around, this is a great choice for young graphic novel fans.
May 20, 2014
This is a really cute story about a young bullied boy who befriends a dinosaur but no one believes him. There could have been a more diverse array of kids (the tribe's chief has dark skin -- it would have been nice to see more kids with darker shades of skin, too). It's a fun little graphic novel, appropriate for readers just beginning chapter books. Adorable illustrations.
January 21, 2016
Clever illustration, delightful humor, an adorable main character, and ... man's best friend? A fast paced graphic novel with lots of scene changes, funny dialogue and illustrations, Tib & Tumtum is sure to be a hit with younger readers. Adults should try it too. It was laugh out loud amusing.
February 28, 2014
Tib is a cave boy with a birthmark. Ostracized he is thrilled to discover and make friends with a baby dinosaur. Lots of comedic complications ensue as he tries to convince his clan he really did see a dinosaur. Acceptance is the message, but it is lighthearted and relatively unforced.
April 8, 2014
A child's first graphic book, I guess. This book was almost overkill in its message of tolerance which really weighed it down. Not that it isn't an important message, but the author, in her approach, in my opinion, just really overdid it.
July 19, 2014
ADORABLE.
Reminiscent of Calvin & Hobbes humor. Drawing style was cute, minimal, and suits the tone perfectly. Expressive faces. Such bright and happy coloring. The humor is snicker-worthy and the translations were really well done. Must read next!
Such choppy sentences with which to review...
Reminiscent of Calvin & Hobbes humor. Drawing style was cute, minimal, and suits the tone perfectly. Expressive faces. Such bright and happy coloring. The humor is snicker-worthy and the translations were really well done. Must read next!
Such choppy sentences with which to review...
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