The Tiger and the Wise Man
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

The Tiger and the Wise Man

Written by Andrew Fusek Peters

A wise man must outsmart a tiger and suspicious animals to survive.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a twist on a traditional Indian tale, a wise man finds himself trapped by a cunning tiger. With the jungle's creatures seemingly against him, his fate hangs in the balance. Can a clever jackal be his savior, or is it another layer of deception? As the wise man navigates this perilous situation, the story explores themes of wit, survival, and the delicate balance between humans and nature. Will he find a way to outsmart the tiger, or will the jungle's tricks prove too much?

From the publisher

When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man’s impact on the natural world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2004
First published
March 1, 2005
Publisher
Childs Play Intl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
Painted with acrylic paint
Identifiers
ISBN
9781904550075
OCLC
224361982

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