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The Man Who Kept House

By Na'íma bint Robert and Catherine Rayner

Augustus the tiger journeys far and wide, but where has his missing smile gone?

heartwarming adventurous playful beautifully illustrated

Genres

Adventure Animals Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Man Who Kept House about?

Augustus the tiger has lost his smile, and he is determined to find it. With a mighty stretch, he sets off on an exciting journey through forests, across mountains, into the desert and beneath the waves. He searches high and low, meeting the wonders of the natural world along the way. At last, Augustus discovers his smile shining back at him in a puddle. He realises that happiness was around him all along, waiting to be noticed.

About the author

Na’ima Bint Robert is an award-winning British author who writes thoughtful books for children and young people. Her stories often celebrate family, friendship, identity and understanding different cultures. She is well known for picture books such as The Swirling Hijab and Ramadan Moon, as well as novels including Far from Home and She Wore Red Trainers. Na’ima also works as an editor and writing coach, helping writers share their ideas. Her books have been enjoyed by readers around the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2011

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