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The Last Tiger

A Story of Hope

Illustrated by Jennie Poh
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Hardcover
$17.99 US
10.06"W x 11.31"H x 0.37"D   | 18 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Feb 22, 2022 | 32 Pages | 9781680102727
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD560L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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In this timely story of the effects of climate change, Aasha the tiger watches her beautiful home change right before her eyes—and is forced to find another place to call home.

Aasha the tiger loves her beautiful forest home, full of tigers, boars, and other animals. But one day, the forest begins to change. The hot days became hotter. The wet days became wetter—so wet, in fact, that there are floods that force many of the animals to find other places to live. And then the humans enter the forest and begin taking down the trees, which forces Aasha out. Will she ever find a new place to call home? Includes back matter on climate change and conservation efforts.
In this companion to Little Turtle and the Changing Sea (2021), a tiger finds herself in peril this time. Bright-orange Aasha and her fellow tigers stand out amid the lush green forest and abundant wildlife, but soon sunny days become hotter and rainy days become wetter until there’s a flood. While the adorable tiger loves swimming in the newly formed watery playground, she notices that other animals, like the boars, have lost their grazing grounds and are leaving. With the boars—her favorite meal!—gone, Aasha starts to run out of food as well. As she finds herself alone among stumps, forest colors also begin to fade. A dark, nighttime scene transitions the story to the cause of the deforestation and disappearing wildlife: humans and machines with “bright silver teeth.” Wandering solo, Aasha notices another orange spot—an orangutan friend—and together they search for a new home. Once again, verdant colors and wildlife return in an untouched land. Back matter offers more information on tiger habitats, deforestation, and climate change to little conservationists. --Booklist
Becky Davies is a children’s book editor and author from England. Her favorite things are nature, books about magic, and cuddles with her dog, Moon. In a parallel universe she lives in Hawaii, where she surfs every day. View titles by Becky Davies

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In this timely story of the effects of climate change, Aasha the tiger watches her beautiful home change right before her eyes—and is forced to find another place to call home.

Aasha the tiger loves her beautiful forest home, full of tigers, boars, and other animals. But one day, the forest begins to change. The hot days became hotter. The wet days became wetter—so wet, in fact, that there are floods that force many of the animals to find other places to live. And then the humans enter the forest and begin taking down the trees, which forces Aasha out. Will she ever find a new place to call home? Includes back matter on climate change and conservation efforts.

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In this companion to Little Turtle and the Changing Sea (2021), a tiger finds herself in peril this time. Bright-orange Aasha and her fellow tigers stand out amid the lush green forest and abundant wildlife, but soon sunny days become hotter and rainy days become wetter until there’s a flood. While the adorable tiger loves swimming in the newly formed watery playground, she notices that other animals, like the boars, have lost their grazing grounds and are leaving. With the boars—her favorite meal!—gone, Aasha starts to run out of food as well. As she finds herself alone among stumps, forest colors also begin to fade. A dark, nighttime scene transitions the story to the cause of the deforestation and disappearing wildlife: humans and machines with “bright silver teeth.” Wandering solo, Aasha notices another orange spot—an orangutan friend—and together they search for a new home. Once again, verdant colors and wildlife return in an untouched land. Back matter offers more information on tiger habitats, deforestation, and climate change to little conservationists. --Booklist

Author

Becky Davies is a children’s book editor and author from England. Her favorite things are nature, books about magic, and cuddles with her dog, Moon. In a parallel universe she lives in Hawaii, where she surfs every day. View titles by Becky Davies