Best Children’s Books Featuring Tigers

Did you know? India is home to about 70% of the world’s tiger population?! Now, that makes for a happy dance!
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What's the first things that comes to your mind when you hear the word tiger?

I guess for me, it must be mighty or royal! For an animal that is celebrated as the National Animal of the country, the recent reports of dwindling tiger numbers were concerning. But thankfully because of aggressive campaigns and anti-poaching laws, the numbers have almost doubled in the last couple of years.

Did you know? India is home to about 70% of the world's tiger population?! Now, that makes for a happy dance!

If your kids love animals, which am sure they do, here is a list that you must check out to stock up their bookshelves on titles about our National Animal. From simple little stories, to more serious ones on how to save them and treat them better- this list covers books for kids of all ages: 2 to 12. Go ahead, access this list and let us know if you know which one you liked the most! 

Don't forget to check out our other premium book recommendations on KSP Summer Fun Factory- we have more than a dozen premium book lists for bookworms of all ages! 

1. The Tiger Who Came To Tea 

Age: 2+

Sophie and her mother find themselves playing hosts to a tiger who rather politely asks to be invited to tea. The tiger polishes off everything in the house and leaves. The premise of the story is so wonderful, magical and exotic. Find out if the tiger comes and visits the again? Shop here

2. Tiger Turns The Tables

Age: 6+

A simple book for children that teaches them to be kinder towards animals by Patricia Wilton-King, this one starts off with a little feline being attacked by ruthless teenagers. What happens to the tiger, how it helps the teenagers learn a lesson forms the story. 

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3. Everything Big Cats

Age: 8+

This National Geographic special edition is a must-have if you are raising a feline friend in the house! Stocked with amazing pics and fun facts, this one comes in super handy to keep your kids immersed in their world of animals and also to rattle off these facts for their next school project! Shop Here

4. Tiger On A Tree

Age: 4+

Kids are afraid of Tigers, aren't they? But by reading this they won’t be scared of the horrifying animal anymore. The story by Anuskha Ravishankar is based on a Tiger who is caught by the Villagers. But, in the end the villagers make a surprising decision on what to do with the Tiger. The book with its surprising twists and tales keeps the child hooked to it. Shop Here

5. Don't Wake Up The Tiger

Age: 2-5 years

Ok, e have heard about sleeping tigers and how we NEVER wake them up. But what do we do when we have to go through a path that the tiger is actually blocking? Do you wake up the tiger and earn his wrath? Or is there a smarter way to go about it? Find out! Shop Here

6. Winnie The Book: Storybook Collection

 

Age: 4-6 years

These 15 lovely stories will teach your little ones the importance of giving and friendship. All beautifully written and colourfully illustrated. Shop Here

7. Dorje's Stripes

Age: 6-8 years 

 Have you ever discovered a tiger without stripes? Anshumani Ruddra gets you across a Royal Bengal Tiger in a small Buddhist monastery in Tibet. Kids learn about the mystery behind the tiger without the stripes. Shop Here

8. The Jungle Book

Age: 5+

A classic that is evergreen, your kids will love this book and the movie that bonds them with the animal kingdom. Encourage your little ones to read the adventures of little Mowgli with his best buds- Bagheera and Baloo and watch the movie with them.Shop Here

9. When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Tiger

Age: 6+

A simple, yet effective book with great illustrations on the life and times of a tiger- whose life looks almost enviable, except that it is not! Your kids will want to be a part of the T-Club once they read this book! Shop Here

10.  Ambushed

Age: 9+

For the young readers, who are intrigued about dwindling tiger numbers, the reason why these species go extinct and how poaching is more than just a small issue, this book by debutant author Nayanika Mahtani is a must-read. One of the popular books in this space to talk about the dangers of poaching in a child-friendly tone yet in a way they understand the gravity of this, Ambushed is something you must hand over to your young readers. Shop Here

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