The Tiger Who Came to Tea

"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. 🐅 👧🏼 🫖📖

A good book to read to child. Pictures well done. It is not to long to read before bed.

Book was received in perfect condition.

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

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!

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

One of the cute story with lovely pictures

Delightful Classic — Whimsical & Charming! The Tiger Who Came to Tea is such a lovely and timeless children’s book! The story is simple but utterly charming — a tiger unexpectedly visits Sophie and her mum for tea, and hilarity ensues as he eats and drinks everything in the house. My little one giggles every time we read it! The illustrations are bright, expressive, and full of fun details that keep kids engaged from start to finish. It’s a great read-aloud book that sparks imagination and conversation — and even adults enjoy the playful humour. Perfect for young children learning about storytelling and routines, but funny enough to be read over and over again. A true classic that deserves a spot on every child’s bookshelf!

A classic book. My two boys (ages 4 qnd 6) enjoy reading this. Gentle and intriguing, evocative pictures. DVD good too.

Bel libro anche se un po' piccolo essendo ovviamente un libro per bambini. Io l'ho comprato in realtà, per me stessa! È dolcissimo ed illustrato molto bene. Ottimo prezzo

Als Kind gehörte „Ein Tiger kommt zum Tee“ zu meinen Lieblingsbüchern. Ich hatte die deutsche Übersetzung aus dem Ravensburg Verlag und habe das Buch geliebt. Ich musste es immer wieder vorgelesen bekommen und konnte es schließlich auswendig. Jetzt habe ich das Buch in der englischen Originalversion hier auf Amazon entdeckt und habe mich sehr darüber gefreut. Im englischen Original liest sich das Buch nochmal besser, da der Sprachwitz natürlich viel mehr rüber kommt. Durch die einfache Sprache und die tollen Zeichungen ist das Buch durchaus auch für Kinder geeignet, die Englisch nicht als Muttersprache haben. Mit zusätzlichen Erklärungen bzw. Übersetzungen der Eltern/eines Erwachsenen handelt es sich um ein tolles kindgerechtes Buch, welches ich gerne empfehle. Allerdings würde ich beim Vorlesen für Kinder auf die gedruckte Ausgabe zurückgreifen. Anmerkung: Die Kindle Version ist nicht mit dem Amazon Kindle Gerät kompatibel. Das Buch lässt sich nicht herunterladen. Auf dem iPad funktioniert es ohne Probleme. Da die Zeichnungen farbig sind, ist dies aber ohnehin die schönere Variante das Buch zu lesen. In der deutschen Übersetzung wird das Buch momentan vom Knesebeck Verlag herausgegeben. Mit neuer, näher am englischen Original gehaltener Übersetzung. Ebenfalls sehr empfehlenswert.