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by Marta Altés (Author)
This tiger used to be small, but not any more. Now this tiger is the oldest, which means this tiger is BIG. But the jungle is even BIGGER and full of big creatures . . .
It's a scary place for a tiger alone. But don't worry tiger, Mum is never far behind! You might be too big for kisses and too big for tears, but no matter how big you get, you are NEVER too big for a hug. Perfect for older siblings who are still quite little themselves, this joyful jungle adventure perfectly captures a child's first steps towards independence and the unbreakable bond between parents and children. Big Tiger is utterly relatable and full of heart - a standout title from worldwide bestseller, Marta Altés.Author Biography
Marta Altés is the award-winning creator of Big Tiger, My Grandpa, I Am An Artist, My New Home and The King Cat. She loves to tell stories and her love of illustration saw her study for a degree in Graphic Design in Barcelona. Marta moved to the UK to study for an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art (the best decision she ever made!) and graduated in 2011. Since then she has seen her books translated into 13 different languages.
My Grandpa won the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honour in the US and I Am An Artist was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She's also won the Read It Again! Award and the Nottingham Children's Book Award and her first book NO! (Child's Play) was shortlisted for the People's Book Prize and the Waterstones Picture Book Prize. Marta lives in London with her partner, their young daughter and Sam the dog.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.9 IN
Publication Date: September 08, 2026
