The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
Share in fifty years of magic with this wonderful audio collection of five classic stories. Celebrate the very special anniversary of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and share in fifty years of magic with this wonderful audio collection of five classic stories from the inimitable Judith Kerr. Includes: The Tiger Who Came to Tea The Great Granny Gang One Night in the Zoo The Crocodile Under the Bed Katinka’s Tail. With music and sound effects written especially for an incredible listening experience. Read by Geraldine McEwan, Phyllida Law & Susan Sheridan with an approximate running time of thirty minutes.
Book Summary: The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a classic children’s picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. The story follows Sophie and her mother as they have a lovely afternoon tea, only to be surprised by an unexpected visit from a tiger. The tiger eats all the food and drinks, leaving Sophie and her mother to wonder what to do. The book is a delightful and whimsical tale about the best way to entertain an unexpected houseguest.
CD Summary: The CD version of The Tiger Who Came to Tea features the story read aloud by Geraldine McEwan, Phyllida Law, and Susan Sheridan. The CD also includes sound effects and music, making it an immersive and engaging experience for young listeners.
Author and Illustrator: Judith Kerr is a renowned British author and illustrator, best known for her children’s books. She was born in Berlin, Germany, and fled to England with her family in 1933 to escape the Nazi regime. Kerr’s experiences during this time influenced her writing and illustration style, which often features themes of hospitality, unexpected surprises, and the joy of embracing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Awards and Recognition: The Tiger Who Came to Tea has been a beloved classic for over 50 years, selling over one million copies worldwide. It has also been translated into several languages and adapted into a stage play and a musical.
Themes and Messages: The book explores themes of hospitality, unexpected surprises, and the joy of embracing the extraordinary in the ordinary. It also subtly touches on the idea of adapting to unexpected situations and finding ways to make the best of them.
Target Audience: The book is suitable for children aged 4-8 years old, and the CD is perfect for reading aloud to younger children or for independent listening.
Format: The book is a hardcover picture book, and the CD is an audio CD.
Publisher: The book was first published in 1968 by William Collins, Sons, and the CD was published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
