By Daishu Ma (author) , Daishu Ma (illustrator) Part of the A Tiger and Mei Book series
"A gorgeous story of friends, perfect for every child who’s ever tried to ‘help’."
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Two little friends play, try to help, make a mess and say sorry before a cosy family tea in this charming new story starring Tiger and Mei.
Setting out on a sunny morning they see Granny picking tea leaves and Tiger thinks it looks fun. They try too, but it’s harder than it looks, especially with big paws. Papa is busy drying tea leaves and that looks fun too, but proves just as tricky – oops! When they accidentally pull the handle from the churn, there’s only one thing to do – run! But as they start to get hungry, they know it’s time to go home.
Tiger is worried about being in trouble, but ‘Don’t worry,’ says Mei, ‘It will be alright’, and, of course, it is.
Tiger and Mei’s friendship is depicted with real warmth and character and their day of adventure and mishaps will resonate with every child who’s every tried to ‘help’. Daishu Ma’s bright, bold oil and pastel illustrations give a lovely texture to Tiger’s fur and the greens and blues of the tea groves are gorgeous too.
A lovely book to share with children, and it will make your cup of tea extra special too!
The adorable duo are back!
In this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage, Mei and her exuberant best friend Tiger eagerly try to help make tea, but their efforts lead to broken tools and panic! Fearing being scolded, they run away, but Mei soon realises the importance of returning home and facing their mistake.
They return home with trepidation and are relieved to be met with an important lesson in empathy, forgiveness and patience. Steeped in kindness, this reassuring story is perfect for children navigating how to say sorry, concluding in Tiger and Mei finding the courage to admit to their mistakes and learning that honestly helps to bring the whole family together.
'This is a very sweet narrative covering a familiar childhood experience . . . but it's the illustrations that are the real stars’ – Teach Primary
‘A thoughtful, heartfelt story about mistakes, courage, and learning together - perfect for sharing and discussing with young readers.’ – ReadingZone
‘. . . perfect for pre-schoolers and children in Early Years learning to navigate friendships and new experiences.’ – Just Imagine
Daishu Ma was born and raised in China before moving abroad to study. As a child she spent her pocket money on ‘pulp comics’ and published her first short story, a sci-fi adventure, at 13 years old. Daishu enjoys experimenting with different styles depending on the project, choosing vibrant oil pastels and coloured pencils for her picture books. She now lives in East London and finds endless inspiration in nature and travelling.
Daishu’s playful characters, Tiger and Mei, star in two picture books, Tiger, It’s Snowing! (shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize) and Tiger, Don’t Worry! , with more adventures coming soon. Both stories are set against the beautiful backdrop of the tea-terraced hills in southern China. Daishu is also the creator of the Ada's World of Fun board books (Walker) and the illustrator of the Chinese edition of the bestselling non-fiction title Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.
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The adorable duo are back! In this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage, Mei and her exuberant best friend Tiger eagerly try to help make tea, but their efforts lead to broken tools and panic!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tiger, Don't Worry! and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Tiger, Don't Worry! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s picture books, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Relationships (non-family / groups), Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Award
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Tiger, Don't Worry! was written by Daishu Ma and published by Post Wave Children's Books an imprint of Post Wave Publishing UK LTD
Tiger, Don't Worry! has 40 pages
Yes it is part of A Tiger and Mei Book series
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