Book details
Alex Latimer - Author
Expect direct participation, visual jokes and repeated surprises as the book tries to make readers picture tigers. Its creative arc moves from deliberately poor drawings towards a more accomplished final image.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The book presents this favourably.
Talk about: Which instructions make you imagine something most strongly, and what would you choose to picture?
How the book presents it: The book clearly endorses persistence and treats imperfect creative work as part of improvement.
Talk about: If someone dislikes an early attempt, what might help them decide whether to keep practising?
This could make a lively shared reading performance: pause after each instruction, invite guesses, and enjoy how the pictures answer the challenge. The ending also opens a gentle conversation about practising creatively.
The author’s note recounts an older child discouraging his artwork and calls attention to the value of making unsuccessful pictures while learning. Children sensitive about their own work may want reassurance.
What do you notice changing in the tiger pictures, and how does the author’s note affect your thoughts about making something that does not turn out well at first?
Read it aloud with room for children to respond before turning pages. Leave time for the final note and offer a no-pressure drawing invitation, making clear that experimentation matters more than polish.
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Limited information
Checked: 19 September 2026.
Relevant to: Imagination and participation; Learning through imperfect attempts
Don’t Think of Tigers – Books For Keeps
Limited information
Checked: 19 September 2026.
Relevant to: Imagination and participation
Don't Think Of Tigers - The Book Tree
Limited information
Checked: 19 September 2026.
Relevant to: Learning through imperfect attempts
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