The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Written & illustrated by Judith Kerr

A tiger visits for tea, leaving nothing for dinner.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 18,256 ratings

32 pages· 506 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Sophie and her mummy's quiet afternoon is upended by an unexpected guest—a tiger with an insatiable appetite. As he devours everything in sight, they face a dilemma: what will they tell Daddy when he finds the cupboards bare? This whimsical tale explores the chaos and charm of hosting an unusual visitor, leaving readers to wonder how Sophie and her mummy will handle this wild situation. Will they find a way to entertain their ferocious guest, or will the tiger's visit turn their world upside down?

From the publisher

A tiger comes to tea at Sophie’s house and eats and drinks everything in sight, so that there is nothing left for Daddy’s supper.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 506
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about tigers Books about girls and women Books about big cats (lions, tigers, leopard, etc.)Books about cooking and food Books about food

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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4.8

“I liked this book quite a bit! It's a simple "big animal came to the house and ate everything" story, so very predictable, but still fun! I thought Judith Kerr had a couple funny moments to the story, like when the Tiger drinks all the water from the tap, but there were also a few out-of-date aspects. It seemed a little old fashioned: The wife was supposed to have dinner ready for the husband when he came home and then had to explain why there wasn't any food, which seemed a little misogynistic, but there were some cute family themes. The illustrations were really retro, but in a fun way.”

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