The Rainbow Tiger [Hardcover]

Gayle Nordholm (Author), Jennifer Frohwerk (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This modern-day fable for young children about a tiger who wishes she were beautiful, delivers a gentle and timeless message about self-esteem. The rich and colorful illustrations will capture the imagination of all ages and bring them back to enjoy the story again and again. Publishers Marketing Association awarded The Rainbow Tiger with the Benjamin Franklin Award.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Ages 3-6. A tiger spies a peacock and wishes that she, too, could be beautifully colored. But when she magically becomes rainbow colored, she loses her camouflage ability. Happily, she returns to her normal state, bringing with her the knowledge that nothing is more important than being oneself. It's hard to feel sympathy for the tiger, whose natural coloring only makes it easier for her to pounce on and eat the deer and boar she meets on her journey. What's more, suggesting that her transformation was "just a dream" is an amateurish tactic. But the message, though heavy-handed, is a good one, and the finely crafted artwork is a pleasure. Loosely executed watercolors in jungle colors (with Popsicle hues on the rainbow tiger) are delightful, and each spread has something interesting to see. A page of tiger facts completes the package. For larger libraries. Ilene Cooper
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Review

"An imaginative modern day picturebook fable with a positive message about self respect!" -- The Midwest Book Review - Children's Bookwatch

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Hara Publishing Group (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883697522
• ISBN-13: 978-1883697525
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,399,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasing to the Eye, and to the Heart....., April 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rainbow Tiger (Hardcover)

Beautifully written and illustrated!

Both my second grader and I are in love with the story line and artwork! My child is thrilled to own this book, she actually begged for an additional copy to take to school and give to her teacher. I think the kids in her class have nearly worn out the copy as it is now among one of their favorites.

We are looking forward to seeing more charming tales by
Ms. Nordholm and Ms. Frohwerk.

All in all, a gentle, heartwarming moral to story, with captivating artwork-- a must own for your child's library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative modern-day picturebook fable, February 3, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rainbow Tiger (Hardcover)

Gayle Nordholm's The Rainbow Tiger is an imaginative modern-day picturebook fable about a tigress who longs to be beautiful. She wishes her coat could be rainbow-colored - but when her wish is granted, all the animals mock her, and she can no longer sneak up on her prey! On the verge of starving to death, she falls asleep regretting her foolish wish, and wakes up having learned a valuable lesson about being and appreciating oneself. The Rainbow Tiger includes a supplement of fun facts about real tigers rounding out this beautifully illustrated (Jennifer Frohwerk is a superb artist) picturebook story with a positive message about self-respect.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment AND Education, April 13, 2002

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Laura Carlson (Gig Harbor, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rainbow Tiger (Hardcover)

When a children's book blends entertainment, stimulates the imagination and also gently delivers an all-important social message, it is definitely worth sharing -- with everyone, regardless of age. The Rainbow Tiger is a book that adults will enjoy as much as the children. The brilliant and colorful illustrations are intriguing. I'm so tempted to frame them! The writing is superb and delightful and subtle in delivering its message. Both illustrator and author have special gifts that I wholeheartedly recommend you enjoy and share with friends and family. My nieces and nephews will be getting this book as gifts, and I'm sure that their parents will thank me every time their child chooses to read it or have it read to them! There is enjoyment in it for every age. Don't miss this book!