I Am a Tiger

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What does the Pageticker team say about I Am a Tiger?

I Am a Tiger is a book that's especially enjoyable to read aloud. The confidence of the little mouse, and increasingly inventive arguments are sure to make children and parents laugh. Ross Collins’s bright, expressive illustrations add plenty of visual jokes, whilst the book opens up gentle conversations about imagination, self-belief and whether labels always tell the whole story.

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What is I Am a Tiger about?

A cheeky little mouse boldly declares, "I am a tiger," and convinces a raccoon, a fox, a snake, and a bird of his claim. When a real tiger appears, can the fearless mouse persuade even him that he's actually a mouse? This delightful tale celebrates imagination and self-belief, with vibrant illustrations that will amuse readers of all ages.

About the author

Karl Newson is a much-loved children’s author from the UK. He enjoys writing fun and imaginative stories, such as 'I Am a Tiger' and 'The Same But Different Too'. Karl often finds inspiration from his own adventures and loves making children laugh with his playful books. He also enjoys drawing and exploring nature.

Discussion ideas around I Am a Tiger

Being yourself: Why do you think the mouse insists that it is a tiger, even when the other animals disagree?

What makes an animal?: Which features does the mouse use to decide what an animal is, and which features would you choose?

Imagination and truth: When is it fun to pretend to be something else, and how can we tell when pretending has gone too far?

Seeing things differently: How do the animals react to the mouse’s ideas, and what might the story show us about looking at things from another point of view?

Confidence and kindness: The mouse is very confident, but how could it share its ideas without making the other animals feel bad?