Review by Booklist Review
A female Bengal tiger needs to find a new home for her twin cubs and herself. She has heard voices near their resting place and senses it's no longer safe to raise her cubs so close to humans. The three go in search of a protected spot, and as they explore, readers are shown the tigers' jungle habitat. The mother tiger listens to her cubs' recommendations, and they check out those possibilities. One is too wet for tigers, one is too high for sleeping, and one is too buggy. They finally choose a spot and feel secure in their new den, which is up high and offers a beautiful view of the stars at night. Illustrated with charcoal and colored digitally, the pictures have a sepia tone and convey the soft rusty orange, black, and white of the tigers' coats, while giving a glimpse of the flora and fauna of their jungle. A brief note and suggestions for further information at the book's conclusion highlight the endangered status of these magnificent animals.--Maryann Owen Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1--After hearing men and dogs in the jungle, Mother Tiger and her two cubs, Puli and Sera, set out to find a safe, new home. After trying out several potential spots, they begin to despair. "Wait here little ones," said Mother Tiger. She gives them a loving nuzzle and disappears into the shadows." At last, the female tiger finds a remote, secluded home for her family. The stars of this book are the gorgeous, digitally colored charcoal illustrations of Bengal tigers that look real. It's easy for readers to imagine themselves on this journey to find a new den. For example, when roaming the deepest parts of the jungle, there is a spread of giant trees and below in the river, Mother Tiger and her cubs are swimming to shore. Young readers learn about tigers and their habitat in a way that will be interesting to most children. This title can be used in a variety of ways from a storytime with a group to an individual bedtime story. The back of the title has more information about endangered Bengal tigers. VERDICT This engaging tale may inspire young children to want to learn more about these beautiful creatures and where they live.--Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Pushed out of their current territory by human encroachment, a mother tiger and her offspring search for a new home.The lightly anthropomorphized animals (they express emotions and have the power of speech but otherwise look and behave like real tigers) consider a number of options. Sera, the female cub, offers the first suggestion. Unfortunately, although the cave behind a waterfall is well hidden, it's too wet. Puli is next to propose an idea, but the tall tree he has them climb is equally unsuitable: "it's a very long way to fall for a tiger," observes their mother. Two further possibilities are rejected before the family finds a spot that Mother Tiger deems just right. The conversational tone and familiarly patterned narrative contrast pleasantly with the tangled jungle setting. Weaver's smudgy charcoal illustrations, digitally colored, are lovely and softly luminous. Warm shades of orange enhance the tigers' shaggy coats; effective use of white space combined with hues that lean toward yellow and brown effectively evoke the landscape and other animals. The author's focus on parent-child relationships, evident in her earlier books, Little Whale (2018) and Little One (2016), infuses this tale as well. The explicit focus on the threats created by human activities adds tension and drama. An author's note includes information about Bengal tigers.Perfectly paced, accessible, and appealing, this glimpse into a far-off habitat will entertain young listeners and, perhaps, awaken their empathy. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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