The tiger who came to tea
Kerr, Judith2006
Book
Total copies: 16
This well-loved children's book tells the story of Sophie and - a tiger. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation!The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. First published in 1968 and never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations of children.The magic begins at teatime!`A modern classic.' The Independent"It's no surprise Judith's work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless." Michael Foreman
Main title:
The tiger who came to tea / written and illustrated by Judith Kerr.
Author:
Imprint:
London : HarperCollins Children's, 2006.
Collation:
[30] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Collins, 1968.
ISBN:
9780007215997 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914823.9'14
Local class:
GR EYS
Language:
English
Subject:
Books for very young children, children's picture books & activity booksInterest age: from c 3 yearsPicture books: character booksPicture storybooksChildren's / Teenage fiction: Classic fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Animal storiesChildren's / Teenage general interest: Wildlife & habitatsChildren's picture booksPicture storybooks: Imagination & playChildren's / Teenage fiction: General fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Family & home storiesChildren's / Teenage general interest: CatsChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Body & healthChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Family issuesChildren's stories -- Pictorial worksPicture Books
BRN:
211066