The Tiger Who Would Be King

Name: The Tiger Who Would Be King
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781592701827
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By James Thurber

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Summary

The Tiger Who Would Be King by James Thurber is a whimsical fable about a tiger who wakes up one morning with an ambition to be king of the beasts. The story unfolds as he declares war, leading to humorous yet thought-provoking consequences. Through this tale, Thurber explores themes of ambition and the nature of power in an entertaining manner suitable for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate imaginative and humorous stories that impart valuable life lessons. Its playful narrative and charming illustrations make it an engaging read for children and adults alike, exploring themes of leadership and responsibility in a whimsical jungle setting.

The Tiger Who Would Be King

Thurber's rapier wit meets its match in Yoon's intelligent, powerful imagery in this classic tale about the absurdity of omnipotence.

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Description

Age range 6 to 9

Gorgeously illustrated in a large-format album with two gatefolds and a stunning foldout of a jungle at war, The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight, playing up the comic elements, while showing the pathos as well.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Tiger Who Would Be King by James Thurber has received praise for its powerful illustrations by JooHee Yoon, likened to serious artworks such as Picasso's "Guernica". The book's themes, including the futility of war and moral clarity, have been highlighted as relevant and compelling for both children and adults. It is noted for successfully handling difficult topics through vivid visual storytelling, and its artwork is described as vibrant, ferocious, and emotionally rich.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592701827

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: color illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by JooHee Yoon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 263.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 477g

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Thurber

About the Author

JooHee Yoon is an illustrator and printmaker committed to the art of bookmaking. She enjoys combining illustration with design whenever possible and using both traditional and industrial printing techniques for her projects. Rather than a single approach, she tries to match the tone of each project. She strives to create picture books that work on many levels and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Humorist James Thurber (Dec. 8, 1894 – Nov. 2, 1961) joined the staff of The New Yorker in 1927. His contributions to that magazine, both as a writer and an artist, were instrumental in changing the character of American humor. His stories and cartoons have been collected in over thirty volumes and there have been adaptations for the stage, television, movies, and musical presentations. Thurber House (www.ThurberHouse.org), continues the legacy of James Thurber and has awarded the Thurber Prize for outstanding American humor to such writers as Ian Frazier, Jon Stewart, Alan Zweibel, Joe Keenan and Calvin Trillin.