The Tiger Who Came to Tea Paperback – January 1, 2006

Charming tale for children or any cat lover.

I was looking for the board book for so long, I even considered buying an expensive set of used books just to get it. I’m so glad I was able to purchase it

"The Tiger Who Came to Tea" by Judith Kerr is a timeless classic that has woven its way into the hearts of both children and parents alike. Kerr's enchanting tale of an unexpected guest, a tiger, turning an ordinary teatime into a whimsical adventure is a joy to read aloud. The vivid illustrations bring the story to life.Beyond the surface, the tale subtly explores themes of hospitality, unexpected surprises, and the joy of embracing the extraordinary in the ordinary. But also the absence of the tiger at the end of leaves room for various interpretations. One common interpretation is that the tiger's departure symbolizes the transient and magical nature of childhood imagination. The story unfolds as a fantastical adventure, and the sudden appearance and disappearance of the tiger could represent the fleeting moments of childhood joy and imagination.Alternatively, it might also convey the idea that extraordinary moments can happen unexpectedly, bringing joy and excitement, but they don't necessarily linger. The tiger's departure leaves behind the memory of an extraordinary teatime, emphasizing the special nature of that singular event.Ultimately, the open-ended conclusion allows us to bring our own interpretations to the story, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read.This classic is a timeless addition to any children's bookshelf. 🐅 👧🏼 🫖📖

my kid loooooves this book... read more than 5 times every day...

This story has endearing characters and British tea. It’s a good book to lead into a discussion of manners among other things. My four-year-olds enjoy it, especially since I also bought the stuffed tiger main character too.

I loved this story as a child, so I wanted a copy for my own children. I was lucky to find a board book format - and now my twin toddlers (2 years) love it too. It's an excellent little story for learning sequencing. It provides sentence structures a little different and more sophisticated than some other children's books. It also serves as a fun interactive discussion point, "Do you think that tigers usually drink tea? Where do they live, in a house?"

Excellent read for kids and very enjoyable to the reader too. The pictures are priceless too!

I remember reading this book as a child so wanted to order it for my 2 year old daughter. She Absolutely loves it, it’s the perfect length for before bed or nap time. She’s even learned a lot from the book like “cafe” and she started saying “I have a very good idea!” Like one of the lines from the book, lol. One of my favorites to read her for sure.