Once Upon a Tiger

a beautiful, moving tale about kindness and bravery

By: Sarah Massini

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Hardcover | 10 September 2026

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Format
Hardcover

Age
3 - 99

Dimensions(cm)
27.8 x 24.0 x 1.3

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A beautiful, moving tale about kindness and bravery that has all the hallmarks of a modern classic.

‘Absolutely joyous’ David Litchfield - creator of The Bear and the Piano

‘Once Upon A Tiger is a treat for the eyes and the soul’ Sheena Dempsey - creator of Pablo and Splash

One day, a grumpy tiger wakes to find not one, not two, but three child-cubs upon his back – and try as he might, they will not move. So tiger and children stay together and slowly, gently come to teach one another about bravery, kindness and belonging.

Renowned illustrator Sarah Massini has written and illustrated a deeply empathetic and timeless story that will stay in the heart long after reading.

‘Beautiful on every page, in every line, in every word. Waiting to become the classic it will surely be…’ Lu Fraser - author of The Littlest Yak

Classic, satisfying storytelling accompanied by exquisite illustrations.
Key, relatable themes of shyness, kindness and bravery.
Perfect for the whole family to share - and destined to become a childhood favourite.
From the illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Huges and A Home for Spark the Dragon by Michael Sheen.

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