The Tiger Child

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Author(s)

Michelle Beech

Publisher Name

Post Wave Children's Books

Genre(s)

Picture Book

Age Range

Release Date

June 02, 2026

ISBN13

979-8895090572

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Join one little girl as she learns what it means to be brave in this inspiring, beautifully illustrated tale of self-discovery with a special pop-up surprise!

When a shy little girl spots a mysterious tiger’s tail outside, she dares to follow it into the jungle. Step by step, she grows in confidence, until she finally comes face to face with the tiger himself . . .

A tender tale of courage and self-esteem, reminding us that bravery doesn’t always have to roar―it can be as gentle as a whisper. With peek-through pages and a very special pop-up surprise!

PEEK-THROUGH PAGES, FOLD-OUT PAGES, AND A POP-UP: Packed with extra-special interactive elements, this joyous picture book is a delight to read again and again.

AN EMPOWERING MESSAGE: Exploring themes of overcoming fears, embracing new experiences, and making unlikely friends, The Tiger Child gives a voice to every kid.

FOR THE SHY AND SENSITIVE KIDS: This gentle and special story shows us that everyone’s voice can be powerful, no matter how small.

Editor review

1 review

whimsical adventure through the woods

July 12, 2026 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

Overall rating

4.5

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

THE TIGER CHILD is a whimsical and magical adventure. A child heads into the woods and encounters a tiger. She roars at it, and the tiger invites her to follow, whereupon they venture further into the woods and all its amazing sights. The book ends with the little girl having found her voice, as she is a (metaphorical) tiger too.

What I loved: This is a magical journey into the woods with a message of finding yourself and your courage. The story feels very whimsical and full of adventure, with a book that likewise invites exploration. Each page spread includes special features, such as cutouts that lead to the next, large fold-out flaps, and even a pop-up of a key moment in the story when the little girl lets out her own roar.

The story feels dream-like in the telling, from the perspective of the child. The detailed and lush images amplify this feeling, as she continues through her adventure with the tiger. There is limited text on each page that make them turn as quickly as readers like. The peek-throughs leading to animals and surprises are a nice touch that invite the reader to explore alongside the little girl.

What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the construction of the book is a typical picture book. Some of the die-cut peek-throughs, flaps, and pop-up are fragile. This could be a tough one for preschoolers (though they will love the story), as their little fingers can be a bit rough. This would be fantastic in cardstock-style pages and/or board book format in the future!

Final verdict: THE TIGER CHILD is a whimsical adventure with messages of finding yourself and your courage that young readers will enjoy.