A tiger searches for his stripes when he wakes up one morning to discover that they have disappeared.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Many years ago, the proudest animal in the jungle was not the peacock. The proudest animal was the tiger. In this timeless folktale from Vietnam, we see how Tiger's pride leads him to covet wisdom and, with the help of a wise farmer, earn his stripes.

Working from firsthand interviews and investigations, journalist Meacham offers a balanced, probing, fascinating analysis of how tiger extinction is happening and what is being done to try and stop it. For those readers eager to understand the ecological and political forces at play behind the tiger's endangerment and for those who simply love tigers, this book offers an informed, compassionate view that can make a difference.

Relates how the leopard got his spotted coat in order to hunt the animals in the dappled shadows of the forest.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • The instant classic debut novel from the author of Inland and The Morningside, hailed as “a thrilling beginning to what will certainly be a great literary career” (Elle) “Spectacular . . . [Téa Obreht] spins a tale of such marvel and magic in a literary voice so enchanting that the mesmerized reader wants her never to stop.”—Entertainment Weekly “Not since Zadie Smith has a young writer arrived with such power and grace.”—Time ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times; Entertainment Weekly; The Christian Science Monitor; The Kansas City Star; Library Journal In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with “the deathless man.” But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife. Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, hailed by Colum McCann as “the most thrilling literary discovery in years,” has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Economist, Vogue, Slate, Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times, Dayton Daily News, Publishers Weekly, Alan Cheuse, NPR’s All Things Considered

Picture book retelling of an Aboriginal legend with conservation themes. The Tasmanian tiger loves his bush home, and to the scorn of the bunyip, kangaroo and other bush creatures, he sings his appreciation all day. But when he senses impending danger, why will no one hear his warning? Features torn paper collage illustrations and riddles. This is the tenth book by the Tasmanian husband and wife team who have also produced 'Quest' and 'One Weary Wombat'.

It's amazing how easy it is for the tiger to pass himself off as a rug - he enjoys a life of luxury with the rajah's family, snacking on midnight feasts and playing with his children. He goes entirely undetected, until one night, when he risks expulsion from his comfortable abode as burglars break into the palace and he has to decide whether to stay in disguise as a rug - or save the rajah from a horrible beating. However, tigers who live in houses can have happy endings, as seen in this utterly brilliant picture book.

When a tiger and a turtle both want a flower that has fallen to the ground, they argue over it until a fight breaks out between them.

If you're reading this right now, chances are you're 100% curious to learn how giraffes got their spots ... ** Get the Jerry Giraffe book by Amazon Best Selling Author Camelia Gherib** To develop your child's imagination To introduce new words and ideas into your child's language To improve your child's concentration To allow your child to forget the stresses and strains of the day and indulge in fantasy for a while. Before Jerry, all Giraffes had a plain cream colored skin without any brown spots. Do YOU Know How Jerry Giraffe Got His Spots? I bet you are curious to learn. Before Jerry, all Giraffes had a plain cream colored skin without any brown spots. Did you know that? It's Time to Learn All the Truth about Giraffes Author Camelia Gherib knows very well the story of How Jerry Giraffe Got His Spots. And she has written it in such a funny way that any 6-8 year-old will want to read it and reread it. In fact, it is the perfect story to help your children LEARN how to read! So What Are You Waiting For? Let Jerry Help Your Child Become The Best Reader! Limited-time Offer: Download your Story NOW For 2.99 $ ONLY and get your FREE Bonus “ Tags: Children story, animal story

This story is based on an old folktalke from Namibia in Africa. The story explains how the very first Zebra got it's stripes.