If I Were a Tiger by Caroline Coleman [Review + Giveaway]
If I Were a Tiger is a charming picture book about a young boy attempting to hide his fears by imagining he is a tiger, but is reminded he has someone bigger to help him through it.
Welcome to the Blog Tour for If I Were a Tiger by Caroline Coleman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: If I Were a Tiger
Author: Caroline Coleman
Published: 2022 by WaterBrook Press
About the Book:
"A whimsical and playful rhyming picture book about a young boy who imagines himself as a tiger to overcome his fears — only to realize that he can trust in God.
Meet Tim Bone. He has a big imagination, and when it roams wild, he’s afraid of a lot of things. He's scared of the moon and the wailing typhoon, and he won't wear his sneakers because he fears hidden creatures. Tim's nervous at home, at school, and at play!
Fed up with being frightened, Tim comes up with a bold solution: He’s going to become a tiger so he can be fiercer than his fears! There’s just one problem: If he’s a tiger, he can’t be Tim. Could there be a better solution? What if Tim puts his trust in God—who made both boys and tigers—instead?
If I Were a Tiger invites kids of all ages to live in the comforting truth that no one has to carry their fears alone, and offers the reminder that God is only a prayer away."
The Artist Librarian Review:
If I Were a Tiger, written by Caroline Coleman and art by Dutch illustrator Nadya Bonten-Slenders is an adorable picture book about child-specific anxieties and fears that can seem huge to young ones, but points to God as the One who can help them get through it. Picture books are a wonderful way to introduce children to new concepts and ideas. They can aid in preparing them by exploring these feelings or situations before they happen (e.g. think of how many picture books there are about moving to a new place, getting a baby sibling, visiting the doctor, or going to school for the first time). Likewise, there are countless general market picture books about dealing with fears and even introduce helpful coping methods, but not many will talk about turning to God in the midst of fear. The protagonist in this story, Tim Bone, is a young school aged child whose imagination leads him to worry over many things: Are there wild animals in the shadows? Will he look dumb to the cool older kids? Will people accidentally drown him in the crowded swimming pool? At first, Tim decides he must become the most bravest, fiercest animal he knows: a tiger! But after realizing a tiger could not live like a human in society, he gains courage by remembering that he is loved by God and is His creation. With an 8.75"x8.75" trim size, I think this book would work best for one-on-one sharing or a family read aloud rather than a classroom or church library storytime. I look forward to sharing it with the little ones in my life!
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[Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review purposes via JustRead Tours.]
"Caroline Coleman's debut picture book, IF I WERE A TIGER, was recently released by Waterbrook Press, a Christian imprint of Penguin Random House. Her novel, LOVING SOREN (B&H 2005), tells the true story of the woman who loved the Danish Christian philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard. She has an English degree from Princeton University, a fiction MFA from Brooklyn College and law degrees from Columbia Law School and Christ Church, Oxford University. She used to be a lawyer and now teaches English literature as an adjunct to the English department at Hunter College in New York City, where she lives with her family.
Connect with Caroline by visiting carolinecolemanbooks.com to follow her on social media and sign up for blog updates."
Tour Giveaway:
Two (2) winners will receive a Stuffed Tiger Nightlight, a print copy of If I Were a Tiger, and a $20.00 Amazon Gift Card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 5, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 12, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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5 comments
Sounds like a good book for children.
ReplyDeleteSounds great.
ReplyDeleteso glad you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book & a fun read! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe love reading picture books and finding new books, I know my son would love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Comments are always welcomed and appreciated.