Augustus and His Smile

Written and illustrated by Catherine Rayner

A tiger embarks on a journey to rediscover his lost smile.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 756 ratings

32 pages· 224 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Augustus the tiger feels a deep sadness as he realizes his smile is missing. Determined to find it, he stretches his powerful body and ventures into the world. Along his journey, Augustus encounters breathtaking landscapes and discovers the simple joys that nature offers. Will he find his smile amidst the beauty surrounding him? This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the wonders of the world and the happiness that lies within.

From the publisher

Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. Stunning illustrations celebrate the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings to us. An imaginative book for children who love to explore the world around them.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 224
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD620L

Themes & topics

Books about happiness Books about smiling Books about nature Books about choosing cheeriness Books about tigers

What readers & critics say

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5.8

“I love this sweet, meaningful book about a tiger who finds that there is joy all around him and that he can find happiness just by choosing to be aware! Such a good reminder for the reader. He goes on a fun adventure to learn this lesson, and I love the illustrations of this book, too!”

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