Don't Think Of Tigers - The Book Tree

By Alex Latimer (Anderson Press)

Age 3-7

This book is magical invitation to the young reader to imagine any animal and the narrator will draw it. There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. So whatever you do – don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers . . .

The interactive reverse psychology experience is delightful and, apart from inducing fits of giggles, it also gives the young reader a feeling of power while inspiring their imagingation. The final message, written in the form of a letter at the end of the book, shares the author’s experience with failure and how he managed to overcome that through lots of practice. If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying!

Funny and beautifully drawn with a heartwarming message that mistakes are important because that’s how we learn.

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About the Author and Illustrator

It feels as if Alex Latimer needs no introduction because he has penned so many hits. His books include; The Boy Who Cried Ninja, Penguin’s Hidden Talent, The South African Alphabet, Never Follow a Dinosaur and more.

As an award-winning South African writer and illustrator he is represented by the UK-based Bell Lomax Moreton Agency and his picture books have been translated and published all over the world. Read more here.

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