by Peter Brown
First published 2014
Mr. Tiger sits through another tedious tea party, adjusting his top hat while his friends drone on about the weather. He has had enough of being proper and sensible. One day, he shocks everyone by announcing his decision to go wild. Mr. Tiger abandons the civilized world of polite conversation and formal gatherings. He heads into the wilderness to live as nature intended. At first, freedom feels wonderful. No more stuffy social rules or boring small talk. But as time passes, Mr. Tiger discovers that complete wildness brings unexpected consequences. The wilderness grows lonely without friends to share his adventures. He must figure out whether he can find a balance between his wild instincts and his need for companionship. Peter Brown creates a story about the tension between conformity and authenticity, showing that both civilization and wildness have their place.
Genres: fiction, animals, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
48 pages · Paperback · Macmillan Children's Books