A review by mat_tobin
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr

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.