Big Cat

Isobel's grandma loses her glasses and she and her granddaughter go on a search to find them. They come across a big, friendly cat who moves in with them, much to the disgust of Gran's other cats. Eventually, the cat's mom and dad turn up and reunite the tiger family with Gran's glasses. The book is filled with jokes, funny details, and an underlying message of acceptance. It has a classic look with a modern sense of humor and sensibility.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 04 April 2019
\n Publisher: Pavilion Books
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Isobel's grandmother has misplaced her glasses, leaving her blind. While searching for them in the garden, Isobel and her grandmother encounter a large, friendly cat. Despite the initial disgust of Gran's other cats, the big cat moves in with them. He proves to be a source of amusement but also consumes a lot of space and food. Eventually, the cat's parents, who were searching for their missing son, arrive and find Gran's glasses as well. The tiger family is reunited, and Gran realizes that she has been sharing her house with a tiger.

"The Tiger Family" is a delightful and imaginative tale that blends humor, warmth, and acceptance. Author Emma's vibrant illustrations and captivating characterizations give the book a classic feel from the 1970s or earlier, while also incorporating a modern sense of humor and sensibility. The story is an utterly enjoyable piece of feline fan fiction, offering an entertaining romp of a narrative.

The Herald praised the book, stating, "A heartwarming and surreal romp, packed with jokes and funny details and with an underlying message of acceptance." It further noted that Emma's bright colors and brilliant characterisation give the book the appearance of a classic from the 1970s or earlier, while still maintaining a contemporary sense of humor and sensibility.

\n Weight: 176g\n
Dimension: 220 x 279 x 5 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781843654018\n \n