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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
I've now had experiences with three different kids for [b:Tiger Pups|6522314|Tiger Pups|Tom Harvey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347865399l/6522314._SX50_.jpg|6714225] by [a:Tom and Allie Harvey|4498808|Tom Harvey|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1442528292p2/4498808.jpg], and I added it to my permanent collection in May (thank you, thriftbooks).
I really do love animal friendships, and the story in [b:Tiger Pups|6522314|Tiger Pups|Tom Harvey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347865399l/6522314._SX50_.jpg|6714225] honestly amazes me. Three tiger cubs are stranded by their mother after day one. They live in a wildlife sanctuary, and the owners take them in. What surprises me is that the dog and the tigers adapt to each other so easily, and the dog is actually able to nurse the tigers. I guess theoretically it makes sense since the tigers are about the size of large puppies, but to me it seems like the Harveys took a big gamble. How did they know it would work? And would it technically work with any mammal of similar sizes? Lots to think about here.
I would definitely recommend using this book as something beyond just a read aloud at any age. Students do need to know more about the science and possibility behind this kind of relationship before it can be believable. Compared to Owen and Mzee, it's different because it's a human-influenced or induced friendship between animals of a species that wouldn't usually interact.
As an aside, with all of these animal friendships books, I would be interested in knowing more about the conditions that could cause animals to build up this sort of relationship with a member of another species in the wild.
Read my full review on my Goodreads account for children's books.
I really do love animal friendships, and the story in [b:Tiger Pups|6522314|Tiger Pups|Tom Harvey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347865399l/6522314._SX50_.jpg|6714225] honestly amazes me. Three tiger cubs are stranded by their mother after day one. They live in a wildlife sanctuary, and the owners take them in. What surprises me is that the dog and the tigers adapt to each other so easily, and the dog is actually able to nurse the tigers. I guess theoretically it makes sense since the tigers are about the size of large puppies, but to me it seems like the Harveys took a big gamble. How did they know it would work? And would it technically work with any mammal of similar sizes? Lots to think about here.
I would definitely recommend using this book as something beyond just a read aloud at any age. Students do need to know more about the science and possibility behind this kind of relationship before it can be believable. Compared to Owen and Mzee, it's different because it's a human-influenced or induced friendship between animals of a species that wouldn't usually interact.
As an aside, with all of these animal friendships books, I would be interested in knowing more about the conditions that could cause animals to build up this sort of relationship with a member of another species in the wild.
Read my full review on my Goodreads account for children's books.