Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome : A graphic novel guide to ancient history

Published 12/02/2026 | Paperback / softback,
Description:

Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man – in this totally TRUE graphic novel, the animals of the past are here to tell you what REALLY happened in ancient Rome.

So you think you know about ancient Rome – the colosseum, gladiators and toga-wearers? Well, we’re the animals of ancient Rome and we think it’s time we told you the REAL history. We’re going to talk about the really good stuff AND introduce you to the COOLEST Romans, including elephant soldiers, lion gladiators, celebrity horses and even superstitious chickens.

Did you know that you could also find bears, and tigers, in the ancient city of Rome? Or that at the height of the Roman Empire, their power (and pets) spread from Scotland all the way through Europe, to North Africa and the Middle East? Well, you’re about to find out. . . This true graphic novel will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover what life was like in ancient Rome.