By Petr Horacek (author) , Petr Horacek (illustrator)
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Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021
Moving, thought-provoking and superbly illustrated by an award-winning picture book creator - this is an important fable for our time.
Strong and proud, the tiger is lord of the jungle, but all his strength and boldness cannot keep him safe from the human hunters. In captivity, the tiger realises that what really matters is not strength or power, but freedom.
Very much a modern fable, this thought-provoking book with its vibrant, richly patterned art invites readers of all ages to consider the fragility of freedom itself. - Red Reading Hub
With beautiful illustrations, this is a moving and thought-provoking picture book about animal freedom. - The Bookseller
This is such a powerful story, so simply told...as soon as you open the book and see the endpapers, you just know this is going to be one special book. - @Jo_Bowers
Addresses serious conservation issues and animal rights, perfectly supported by powerful artwork. - @pbooksblogger
A moving fable about captivity and freedom (the tiger's most treasured possession). A wonderful full-sized picture book from on Achuka's favourite illustrators. - Achuka
Moving, thought provoking and superbly illustrated. Fabulous stuff as ever from Petr, an immense talent in kidlit. - Read it, Daddy!
The gentle introduction of quite difficult and sensitive topics help initiate conversations with children. - Let them be Small
A moving story about freedom and it addresses conservation and animal rights issues. The glowing, expressive artwork is a powerful imaginative stimulus...an absolute joy. - DolphinBooks - the blog
Beautiful illustrations...stunning...the message is important. - Children's Books Ireland
A powerful thought-provoking story about freedom, animal rights and conservation. Young readers will be captivated by the bold vivid illustrations creating the magnificence of the tiger and the world it inhabits. A beautiful picture book for young children with a serious message for adults. - Carousel
With strong and bold illustrations, this is a wonderful story about a strong and proud tiger - lord of the jungle. But when he's captured by human hunters he realises that what really matters is not strength or power but freedom. - Angels and Urchins
Petr Horáček's bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012. He lives in Worcester.
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UKLA Book Awards - 2021
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Last Tiger and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
The Last Tiger features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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The Last Tiger was written by Petr Horacek and published by Otter-Barry Books Ltd
The Last Tiger has 40 pages
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