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undomiel's review against another edition
5.0
A super fun kids book that is delightful to read, and was a childhood favourite of mine!
nnecatrix's review against another edition
3.0
Book #49 for 2013
This is a comically understated little tale of a tiger who (you'll never guess) shows up at a little girl's home at teatime. I'm of two minds about the ending. On the one hand, yes, it's a little flat and anticlimactic. But it demonstrates a sense of humor that matches the story so perfectly I can't help but appreciate it. The retro illustrations are also fun.
I would recommend this especially if you are in the mood for something a little different from the usual kid-lit fare.
This is a comically understated little tale of a tiger who (you'll never guess) shows up at a little girl's home at teatime. I'm of two minds about the ending. On the one hand, yes, it's a little flat and anticlimactic. But it demonstrates a sense of humor that matches the story so perfectly I can't help but appreciate it. The retro illustrations are also fun.
I would recommend this especially if you are in the mood for something a little different from the usual kid-lit fare.
bogormen1983's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet little story. Found it better than Where the Wild Things Are. It reminded me a little bit of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with all the eating.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review against another edition
4.0
A 1001 CBYMRBYGU. The doorbell rings. Sophie and her mummy go to the door to find a tiger, a hungry tiger, wants to come in and share their tea with them. They let the tiger in.
Sophie’s mummy said, “Would you like a sandwich?”
But the tiger didn’t take just one sandwich.
He took all the sandwiches on the plate
and swallowed them in one big mouthful.
Owp!
And he still looked hungry
so Sophie passed him the buns.
Sophie’s mummy said, “Would you like a sandwich?”
But the tiger didn’t take just one sandwich.
He took all the sandwiches on the plate
and swallowed them in one big mouthful.
Owp!
And he still looked hungry
so Sophie passed him the buns.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, I know 'why hadn't I read this before?' I think I did when I was very young but revisiting again brought up the oddness of the whole book and the visit of the tiger. I can understand why adult readers see the tiger as a representation of Nazis visiting the Kerr's home - its unquestionable authority and power and it feeds on the family's stock of food has a sense of ever-present danger. Although mother and daughter never seem worried about the visit or the tiger itself, its size and mention of a probable return did make for a slightly disconcerting visit. On saying this, having read this with my son, he thought the whole thing very funny and enjoyed reading and watching how much the tiger could eat. Food for thought.
xanthe's review against another edition
5.0
So calm, so surreal, and yet sensible. What else would you do if a tiger came to tea? My daughter's favorite of many, many bedtime storytimes.
marionaelis's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful. Also reading this because it’s mentioned as a story of resilience in Alain de Botton’s Art as Therapy. Instead of despairing over the lack of food/resources, they just (...spoiler!) went out for a nice meal instead. And they didn’t panic when a tiger appeared at their door; they were hospitable, giving and kind all the same.
horrorqueen's review against another edition
5.0
I adored this book when I was little, and I recently purchased it again, purely for the nostalgia! I resisted the urge to have my Mum read it to me (haha) but it hasn't lost any of its original charm.
Sure the social concepts are a little outdated now, but it still makes for a fabulous children's book; definatelt and without a doubt one of my all time favourites.
Sure the social concepts are a little outdated now, but it still makes for a fabulous children's book; definatelt and without a doubt one of my all time favourites.