There's a Tiger on the Train

This wonderful collaboration between debut author, Mariesa Dulak, and Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Everywhere Bear, is a must-read, modern classic. 'You'll never guess what happened On our trip down to the sea . . . A Tiger in a top hat Came and sat right next to me.' This is the start of an EXTRAORDINARY train journey. But will Dad ever look up from his phone? Stuck into his phone, Dad misses the fact that as well as the tiger boarding the train, so does a family of hippos, a band of crocs, a mum with her piglets and a pug in a boa - or two. . .

How many times have we seen this happen in real life? People too interested in their phone, game or photos to enjoy the experience of 'now!' On the way to the seaside pandemonium ensues, and then the tiger roars. . . Has he finally had enough?

It is wonderful to see the change in the relationship between the boy and his dad when the phone is removed. This is such an important messages for parents and children alike. Mariesa's fantastic storytelling manages to playfully deliver this theme in a beautifully rhythmical, rhyming style, making this a perfect read-aloud, picture book.

This is currently my favourite picture book which I look forward to sharing with many of my young book lovers. An absolute must have for classrooms and libraries.

Picture book / Reviewed by Amanda Shipton, teacher

Suggested Reading Age 3+