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Thursday, June 8, 2023

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE IF I WERE A TIGER ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~

-- 'IF I WERE A TIGER' --

AUTHOR CAROLINE COLEMAN

ILLUSTRATED BY NADYA BONTEN-SLENDERS

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If I Were a Tiger JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for If I Were a Tiger by Caroline Coleman, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title: If I Were a Tiger
Author: Caroline Coleman
Publisher: WaterBrook
Release Date: October 25, 2022
Genre: Christian Children's Picture 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 He’s going to become a tiger so he can be fiercer than his fears! There’s just one 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.

MY REVIEW:

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A delightful picture book for children of all ages to read again and again . . .

This colorful, engaging story written for young children is filled with the three essentials of any early literacy book—rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. The author and illustrator have worked together to create a memorable and realistic tale of a young boy's fears of the dark, animals, big kids, crowded places, etc.

When Tim realizes he needs to conquer his fears, he comes up with a plan to become a tiger. His imagination takes him on adventures in various locations where he, as a tiger, courageous, brave, silly, and not scared. Basically Tim dreams of being the complete opposite of who he is in real life.

Suddenly his thoughts change to what he would lose if he were a tiger! He would lose his friends and his ability to play the games he enjoys playing. His family would be afraid of him. Tim realizes he would be scary and lonely.

He suddenly remembers God's love for him along with the many blessings the Lord has bestowed upon him. He is comforted by his thoughts and recognizes that his best friend, God, gives him peace. Tim decides he wants to be himself instead of a tiger.

As a retired primary grade educator and literacy mentor, the positive messages sent to children throughout this story lifted my heart. The artwork is colorful, whimsical, and depicts the author's words so well. Highly-recommended!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

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About the Author

Caroline Coleman

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

(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.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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