Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat

by Joan Phillips, Norman Gorbaty (Illustrator)

Illus. in full color. Scared of dogs, vacuum cleaners, and even mice, a faint-hearted feline has a chance to prove himself a hero when a baby mouse gets lost from its parents.  

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction, Childrens, Cats, 1st Grade, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute how, in early reader land, any problem a character has? This can be solved COMPLETELY in just 32 pages. This time, Tiger (a cat) has fears. But by the end of the story, he doesn't have them any longer.

* On the positive side, this book has easy words.

* It uses the familiar stereotype of a "Scaredly Cat."

* When Tiger rescues the crying baby mouse, this is a big cliche too. Ever notice the trope that it fixes everything for someone to rescue another person who's even more pitiful.

LOOK

Early readers DO need cliches. They're stocking up on this basics. Therefore, this book can help them just fine.

So FIVE STARS, based on the likely reactions of intended readers.

[Katelin Schroeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I was a kid, my mom read this book to my brother and I, as kids we loved it. I got this book at a garage sale for only $0.25. I read it to my 2nd graders and they thought it was good. I, however, loved it.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book with a great theme

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This says it's a level 2 book but it's a very basic level 2 so would be perfect for merging into level 2 reading for beginning readers. Or is a sweet book to read ouloud to a young listener as I did with my 3 year old granddaughter. She and I both really liked this book from the storyline to the illustrations. Tiger is scared of everything around him, including mice. But after he sares some mice and a baby cries because he's separated from his parents Tiger finds his courage and overcomes his fears to rescue the baby back to his parents. And he feels so proud of himself at the end.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book would be great for kindergarten students and possibly 1st graders. This story has basic vocabulary and sight words, short sentences, and is a very simple read. The illustrations go very well with the text on each page.

[Katherine Lehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiger the Scaredy Cat
Tiger the Scaredy Cat by John Phillips, is a book about how Tiger thinks that he is big and bold but he is scared of many things. But when a mouse that he is afraid of is in need of help he knows what to do. Even if it means facing his worst fears.

[Kevan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiger is scared of dogs. Tiger is scared of trucks.
Tiger is even scared of mice. What a scaredy cat! Will Tiger ever learn to be brave? Find out in this funny story.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cat is scared of everything, but overcomes his fears to take a baby mouse back to the mouse's mom and dad.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kitty is afraid of everything it seems. That is until his mettle is tested and he rises to the occasion to save the life a frightened mouse. It just goes to show. Not bad for an early reader.

[Julia Jasztal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scherkenbach Elementary **Book-in-a-Bag** 1st Grade
#32

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute story. My 5 year old thought it was lacking, but liked it anyway. It really annoyed me, though writing this years later, I'm not sure why.

[Audrey Lemcke]

I liked this book, 'Tiger is a Scaredy Cat', by, Joan Phillips. This book is very funny.

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I liked the end more than the beginning. I like that Tiger is big and strong."

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! Tiger is afraid of a lot of things, but learns he can face his fears in order to help someone in need. Great for early reading practice; my first grader was able to read most of the words herself.