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There’s a Tiger in the Garden
(1 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Grandma claims there is a tiger in the garden, but Nora doesn't believe her. She also says there is a grumpy polar bear, some carnivorous plants and dragonflies the size of birds. Nora is so bored she decides to go and have a look. Grandma seems to have been telling the truth - and after a narrow escape from the plant, Nora comes face to face with the friendliest tiger imaginable.
A sweet and surreal story with lush painterly illustrations and a high quality production make this feel like a really special book. There's a bit of a tradition of friendly big cats in children's literature, so Nora's tiger is sure to delight little ones who dream of tigers coming to tea, and then staying to play in the garden!
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Family and friends looking after children
It's important that books reflect contemporary society, and that children see a variety of family situations in the stories they read.
Some families don't have a mum or dad in the carer or parental role. Sometimes grandparents or uncles or aunts are looking after the children. This can be called 'kinship care' or 'family and friends care'. This selection of …
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We love tigers
There's a long history of tigers cropping up in children's books - and they don't only pop round for tea... Here are some of our favourite 'tiger' books for you to share with your little one, full of fantastic drawings of this iconic creature.
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Plants and gardens
We celebrate books about the power of flowers, spectacular plants and a spot of gardening.
What you thought...
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Hannah, 04 March 2022
I really liked the garden because it was. gargantuan!