The Tiger Who Came to Tea Pop-Up Book, Tiger Pop Up

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Pop-Up Book, Tiger Pop Up

by Judith Kerr (Author)

Synopsis

Share in fifty years of magic... Celebrate the anniversary of the classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest with this exciting luxury pop-up edition.

The Tiger has been coming to Tea for 50 glorious years! Celebrate this incredible anniversary with this luxury celebration pop-up edition of the classic story.

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 inimitable picture book 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. Now in a spectacular pop-up edition with seven incredible spreads, it's the perfect gift for fans of all ages.

The magic begins at teatime!

$163.17

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Picture Book::Pop up::Special Edition
Pages: 14
Edition: 50th Anniversary edition
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
Published: 04 Oct 2018

ISBN 10: 0008280606
ISBN 13: 9780008280604
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews

`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

`Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.' Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books.

`A modern classic.' The Independent.

`This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.' Junior Magazine

Praise for Mog the Forgetful Cat:

`Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!' Choice Magazine

Praise for Goodbye Mog:

`Kerr's warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.' Financial Times

`Believable, amusing and moving.' Nursery World

`A supremely sensitive story.' The Times

Praise for One Night in the Zoo:

`Lovely... uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.' Daily Telegraph

Author Bio

Judith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC.

Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller.

Judith celebrated her 95th birthday in 2018, was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and continues to write and illustrate children's books from her home in London.