Once Upon a Tiger
a beautiful, moving tale about kindness and bravery
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-3985-4494-9 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful, moving tale about kindness and bravery that has all the hallmarks of a modern classic.
One day, a grumpy tiger wakes to find not one, not two, but three child-cubs upon his back - and try as he might, they will not move. So tiger and children stay together and slowly, gently come to teach one another about bravery, kindness and belonging.
Renowned illustrator Sarah Massini has written and illustrated a deeply empathetic and timeless story that will stay in the heart long after reading.
Classic, satisfying storytelling accompanied by exquisite illustrations.
Key, relatable themes of shyness, kindness and bravery.
Perfect for the whole family to share - and destined to become a childhood favourite.
From the illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Huges and A Home for Spark the Dragon by Michael Sheen.
One day, a grumpy tiger wakes to find not one, not two, but three child-cubs upon his back - and try as he might, they will not move. So tiger and children stay together and slowly, gently come to teach one another about bravery, kindness and belonging.
Renowned illustrator Sarah Massini has written and illustrated a deeply empathetic and timeless story that will stay in the heart long after reading.
Classic, satisfying storytelling accompanied by exquisite illustrations.
Key, relatable themes of shyness, kindness and bravery.
Perfect for the whole family to share - and destined to become a childhood favourite.
From the illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Huges and A Home for Spark the Dragon by Michael Sheen.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-4494-9 (9781398544949)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
approx. 09/2026
Simon & Schuster Children's
€10.31
Not yet available
Person
Sarah Massini began her career as a graphic designer, where highlights included the design and illustration of a set of postage stamps for the Royal Mail. She then moved to children's publishing, firstly as an art editor and later as a full-time illustrator and author. She is the critically acclaimed and best-selling illustrator of many books for children including The Girl and the Dinosaur, classics The Little Prince and The Velveteen Rabbit, and most recently A Home for Spark the Dragon with actor and activist Michael Sheen, in support of Shelter. Sarah's long-held ambition to write as well as illustrate has culminated in Once Upon a Tiger, to be published in 2026 by Simon & Schuster. Her picture books have been translated into 37 languages.