The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Delightful Classic — Whimsical & Charming! The Tiger Who Came to Tea is such a lovely and timeless children’s book! The story is simple but utterly charming — a tiger unexpectedly visits Sophie and her mum for tea, and hilarity ensues as he eats and drinks everything in the house. My little one giggles every time we read it! The illustrations are bright, expressive, and full of fun details that keep kids engaged from start to finish. It’s a great read-aloud book that sparks imagination and conversation — and even adults enjoy the playful humour. Perfect for young children learning about storytelling and routines, but funny enough to be read over and over again. A true classic that deserves a spot on every child’s bookshelf!

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is an absolute treasure! This charming, beautifully illustrated book has captivated my child’s imagination and become a favorite in our bedtime routine. The story is delightfully simple: a polite yet ravenous tiger visits Sophie and her mother, eats everything in sight, and then leaves. It’s quirky, fun, and packed with a sense of wonder that children adore. The illustrations are warm and engaging, and the tiger is drawn in a way that feels friendly rather than scary—perfect for little ones. While the plot may be simple, that’s exactly what makes it so special. It feels like a slice of a child’s imagination brought to life. This book has been a classic for decades for a reason. It’s ideal for young kids, easy to read aloud, and great for sparking creativity. I also loved the nostalgic charm it brought to storytime—I remember reading it when I was a child, and I’m thrilled to share it with my own family. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a timeless picture book!

Wonderful story with very lovely illustrations. I sent it to my granddaughter

Lovely book, great for kids. Timeless!

This is one of our regular pre-bedtime stories because it’s a balanced combination of calming and engaging. The illustrations are colourful and detailed, full of nostalgia, with lots to look and point at for the little ones. The story is my favourite part, and I’ll never sick of it, coming from a parent who has read this innumerable times now. I love how matter of fact the narrative is, almost comedic at points, making you just accept the events as they unfold. I think that’s why this is one that’s stood the test of time, as it doesn’t really need a morale, or underlying message, nor a large overarching story, but just a funny anomaly set within what is otherwise a very normal family household scene. The sentence structure is short and simple, and I can imagine my daughter learning to read with this book sometime in the near future. We bought the board book version, which has stood the test of time (2 years so far) with very little wear and tear despite being handled regularly. The cover and pages feel like they have an almost protective sheen to them, which I feel is a good thing (compared to some other board books where the corners start to fray very quickly). All in all, only happy memories associated with this book, and not a bad thing to say about it.

Great choice for my 4 year old grandson

Perfect gift

Great book lovely story love reading it to my grandchildren

One of the cute story with lovely pictures

Bel libro anche se un po' piccolo essendo ovviamente un libro per bambini. Io l'ho comprato in realtà, per me stessa! È dolcissimo ed illustrato molto bene. Ottimo prezzo

Als Kind gehörte „Ein Tiger kommt zum Tee“ zu meinen Lieblingsbüchern. Ich hatte die deutsche Übersetzung aus dem Ravensburg Verlag und habe das Buch geliebt. Ich musste es immer wieder vorgelesen bekommen und konnte es schließlich auswendig. Jetzt habe ich das Buch in der englischen Originalversion hier auf Amazon entdeckt und habe mich sehr darüber gefreut. Im englischen Original liest sich das Buch nochmal besser, da der Sprachwitz natürlich viel mehr rüber kommt. Durch die einfache Sprache und die tollen Zeichungen ist das Buch durchaus auch für Kinder geeignet, die Englisch nicht als Muttersprache haben. Mit zusätzlichen Erklärungen bzw. Übersetzungen der Eltern/eines Erwachsenen handelt es sich um ein tolles kindgerechtes Buch, welches ich gerne empfehle. Allerdings würde ich beim Vorlesen für Kinder auf die gedruckte Ausgabe zurückgreifen. Anmerkung: Die Kindle Version ist nicht mit dem Amazon Kindle Gerät kompatibel. Das Buch lässt sich nicht herunterladen. Auf dem iPad funktioniert es ohne Probleme. Da die Zeichnungen farbig sind, ist dies aber ohnehin die schönere Variante das Buch zu lesen. In der deutschen Übersetzung wird das Buch momentan vom Knesebeck Verlag herausgegeben. Mit neuer, näher am englischen Original gehaltener Übersetzung. Ebenfalls sehr empfehlenswert.

Our 2 year old is obsessed and asks for this book to be read to him multiple times a day. He points to most illustrations and says what it happening on each page. 11 out of 10 book.

Meu filho de 7 anos amou esse livro, a escola enviou o livro para leitura em casa mas ele gostou tanto que me fez comprar