Tiger and Badger - Hardcover

Jenkins, Emily

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763666041 ISBN 13: 9780763666040

Publisher: Candlewick, 2016

Synopsis

Tiger and Badger are the very best of friends—even when they don’t get along.

Tiger and Badger are best friends. Of course, sometimes even very best friends can get into disagreements —over a toy, or a chair, or even sharing some orange slices. But no matter what, after a bit of pouting and with the help of some very silly faces, they always make up. Tiger and Badger is an exuberant read-aloud bursting with bright illustrations to hold the attention of very young readers just learning to make—and keep—friends.

About this title

About the Author:

Emily Jenkins is the author of many picture books, including Toys Meet Snow, The Fun Book of Scary Stuff, and A Fine Dessert. She lives in New York City.

Marie-Louise Gay is the illustrator of many award-winning children's books, including the Houndsley and Catina series. She lives in Montreal, Canada.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 1—Jenkins and Gay describe the ups and downs of a friendship between two adorable animals. Simple and repetitive, the dialogue-heavy text rings true. Tiger and Badger argue over who gets to sit in a particular chair, who gets the last popsicle, and whether their stuffed monkey is really a monster, and their exchanges will elicit knowing smiles from parents. The two always manage to make up, however, even when their latest fight leaves both of them lying on the ground howling. The exuberant loose-lined watercolor, acrylic, and pencil illustrations are cartoonlike, with plenty of motion lines and dark clouds that appear over characters' heads to indicate anger. The visuals reinforce the mood in other ways, too; for instance, after Tiger and Badger's big fight, the two are depicted on different sides of the spread, staring accusingly at each other. Jenkins and Gay display an intuitive understanding of a child's mentality, from the chaotic look and feel of the outdoor landscape—haphazardly dotted with trees, grazing cows, chairs, and toys—to the range of emotions that Tiger and Badger experience. The pair go quickly from frustration to tears and tantrums, but they are just as fast to forgive each other. VERDICT While picture books centering on pals coping with disagreements are common, this gentle and quirky addition is sure to please. A lighthearted yet spot-on look at friendship from a child's point of view.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0763666041
• ISBN 13: 9780763666040
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Gay Marie-Louise