TIGER!

PreS-Gr 2–A little girl can’t be a tiger—or can she? When Saira views a nature documentary about these big cats, she immediately feels a kinship and decides she’s a tiger, too. Undaunted by naysayers, this sassy young girl roars and prowls with glee, influencing other classmates to join the fun. When she tries to convince her mother that tigers don’t have a bedtime, however, her clever mom surprises her with some tiger facts of her own. Brimming with creativity and humor, this affirming tale will resonate with imaginative readers, and the sheer amount of roaring throughout the story makes it a terrific selection for story hour. Along with reporting Saira’s antics, the narrative offers gentle encouragement for adults to lovingly support their children’s choices and explorations as they grow. The book’s quirky lettering style can make the prose challenging to read, but the big, bold collage illustrations are rich in detail and well-suited to the story’s themes of self-confidence and empowerment. With a positive representation of diverse main characters—Saira and her mom are brown-skinned—there is a wide range of skin tones among the book’s supporting cast as well.