Tiger's Story

by Harriet Blackford, Manja Stojic (Illustrations)

Tiger is a small, strong, and stripy cub. He lives with his mother and sisters in a forest in India. Through this gentle and lovingly illustrated picture book, children can enter a young tiger’s world and watch him grow. As a little cub, he plays happily with his sisters, tumbling and pouncing in the grass, and recognizes every sight, sound, and smell of his jungle home. Gradually, he learns how to hunt for himself, and begins to explore the nearby hills, streams, and paths for days at a time. Eventually, he’s ready to leave his family and find his own place in the forest. Rich, dramatic illustrations and an introduction filled with tiger facts teach children about this rapidly disappearing species.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[The Library Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glorious pictures by Manya Stojic and a gentle but factual text combine to tell the story of how a tiger grows from an adorable cub into a magnificent adult out on his own. There is nothing anthromorphic going on here--this is non-fiction, but it is told so well that it is being classed as a picture book.

[Tiffany]

I like this story because it reads like nonfiction. Everything in the story could actually happen in real like. The tiger does not talk or anything. It is a practical book to give kids an idea of what tigers are really like in a way that is not boring for them.

[Caroline Dougan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly vivid and beautifully coloured pictures! The story shows a tiger growing up and moving away from his family to his own new home. The book also has a great introduction with facts about tigers and the dangers the species faces.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A non-fiction book that reads like a story book with fantastic illustrations, this tells the story of a young tiger growing up with his mother and siblings, then moving off to live on his own. It could easily be used in story time to teach a little about tigers in the wild.

[Libby · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows a tiger cub in India as he gains independence and begins to live and hunt on his own. The pace is a little slow but it would be a good resource for learning about animals and their habitats.

[Zonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated nonfiction book about a tiger's growth and finding their own place in the jungle. Lots of good facts.