Little Tiger ISBN 9781788815864 £11.99
Dog lives in a big city but he spends his nights dreaming of the ocean and wishing that he could be there. One day he buys some new washing powder for his laundry business; it is called “Ocean magic” and when he uses it for the first time something magical does happen. Suddenly there is a Crab in his laundry and he is totally surprised to find himself there, because he had been happily on the beach by the ocean moments before. Crab wants to go home but Dog thinks that most of the ways would be Impossible; however that just set a challenge for his new friend and they soon find themselves on a road trip where they often have to overcome the “impossible”.
This is a totally delightful story about how we can learn to face our fears and overcome what we imagine are major challenges in our life. Dog really dislikes living in the city, but is scared to make any changes, even temporary ones. He needs someone like Crab to give him reassurance that everything will be alright and that even if you don’t succeed at one thing, you can still go on and try something else. The illustrations are bright and exuberant and really enable the audience to become involved in the action. The story is perfect for reading to young children in Foundation and Reception especially. It will give them the courage to try out some of the new experiences that they will be offered in school and beyond, it is highly recommended.
Margaret Pemberton