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Tiger & Cat

Allira Tee author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Berbay Publishing

Published:20th Apr '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Tiger & Cat cover

Presented for reviews at major review journals including Kirkus, Booklist, PW, SLJ, and Horn Book. Included in conference marketing for teachers and librarians.

A story about finding where you belong and someone who likes your stripes just the way they are.


Tiger and Cat are the best of friends. So, when Tiger has to go away to Tiger camp to earn his stripes, not for a few hours, but for weeks, months, years maybe... Cat is left with an empty house and a lonely heart.


As it turns out Tiger isn’t very good at doing Tiger things. And, besides, he misses drinking tea with Cat. While he doesn't change his stripes at Tiger camp, he does learn where he belongs. With Cat.  

"A story with lovely messaging. Tee's stunning illustrations bring the book to life. She has created two lovable characters that readers will want to see more of...children will get a lot out of this story, as it looks at the importance of being true to yourself and finding people who like you just the way you are." Magpie Magazine

"Belonging, caring and embracing our differences are key themes of Melbourne graphic artist Allira Tee's debut children's book all about special friends...This is a sweet tale of friends who are different in some ways but compliment one another." Weekend Herald Sun

"Friendship can be a confronting concept for toddlers and preschoolers to grapple with as their social and emotional landscapes become more complex, and this picture book might aid them in navigating this period. This sweet story is also suitable for sensitive children. The narrative gently demonstrates the importance of putting words to your feelings and affirms that a true friend will like you for who you are—even if you don’t have ‘real’ stripes." Books + Publishing

ISBN: 9781922610508

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages