worldlibraries's review against another edition
1.0
I picked up this book to read after hearing the BBC interview the author on BBC Book Club. I had never heard of her before but found her interesting and charming in her interview. However, I am completely mystified about this book and why it is popular.
'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' was obviously written before 'Stranger Danger' and exercising caution in opening the door was a common lesson taught to children. The Mum concludes that whomever is at the door can't be someone they are expecting, yet sends her child to the door to see who it is anyway. Upon learning it is a tiger Mum says, 'sure, come on in.'
The tiger proceeds to eat everything in the fridge and cupboard and drink all of the water, milk, orange juice, and beer in the house. After running through the family's pantry and stores of food, Mum and daughter tell Dad how they let the tiger in and the tiger ate everything. Dad says, 'No problem, let's just go out to eat.' What?
I think this is a book that should be retired. I don't get it. Geez, if a tiger tried to do that in the gun culture of today's America, he'd get shot!
'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' was obviously written before 'Stranger Danger' and exercising caution in opening the door was a common lesson taught to children. The Mum concludes that whomever is at the door can't be someone they are expecting, yet sends her child to the door to see who it is anyway. Upon learning it is a tiger Mum says, 'sure, come on in.'
The tiger proceeds to eat everything in the fridge and cupboard and drink all of the water, milk, orange juice, and beer in the house. After running through the family's pantry and stores of food, Mum and daughter tell Dad how they let the tiger in and the tiger ate everything. Dad says, 'No problem, let's just go out to eat.' What?
I think this is a book that should be retired. I don't get it. Geez, if a tiger tried to do that in the gun culture of today's America, he'd get shot!
mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, I know 'why hadn't I read this before?' I think I did when I was very young but revisiting again brought up the oddness of the whole book and the visit of the tiger. I can understand why adult readers see the tiger as a representation of Nazis visiting the Kerr's home - its unquestionable authority and power and it feeds on the family's stock of food has a sense of ever-present danger. Although mother and daughter never seem worried about the visit or the tiger itself, its size and mention of a probable return did make for a slightly disconcerting visit. On saying this, having read this with my son, he thought the whole thing very funny and enjoyed reading and watching how much the tiger could eat. Food for thought.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Clearly this is a well-known classic by its age and number of ratings. But it is not one I've ever heard of. Perhaps it wasn't the same level of popular in the US as it was in the UK? An odd one. Readable with okay text. A pretty low conflict book, considering there was a tiger. Who drank all the water in the tap? Not really all that much here, but not bad. 3.5 of 5.
angel42's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
knjigoholicarka's review against another edition
3.0
:D hahaha, ne znam zašto, ali ovo je totalno blesavo!!
wilsone8's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0