I Am a Tiger
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I Am a Tiger

By Karl Newson, Ross Collins (Illustrator)

A mouse claims to be a tiger, but what happens when a real tiger appears?

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26 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Mouse has big dreams and an even bigger imagination, convincing everyone he's a tiger. He climbs trees and hunts like one, but when a real tiger arrives, can Mouse maintain his charade? This whimsical tale explores identity and imagination, challenging Mouse to prove his tiger-like prowess. Will his bold claims hold up, or will reality catch up with him? Dive into this delightful story where being who you want to be takes center stage, and discover if Mouse's tiger persona can withstand the ultimate test.

From the publisher

When is a mouse not a mouse? When he’s a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be!This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he’s one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows up, can Mouse keep up his act? With hilarious text by Karl Newson and bright and vivid illustrations from Ross Collins, this uproariously funny, read-aloud picture book encourages children to use their imaginations and be who they want to be! Doesn’t everyone want to be a tiger?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
26
Words
272
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~71L
Themes & topics
Books about identityBooks about imaginationBooks about miceBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~C
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
504301
Publication
Published
July 30, 2019
First published
May 16, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338349894

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