Once Upon a Tiger

Author: Sarah Massini

Interest age: from c 3 years | Picture storybooks | Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) | Wildlife (Children's / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 10^th September 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 32 pages, Full colour
278mm x 240mm | 0g

A beautiful, moving tale about kindness and bravery that has all the hallmarks of a modern classic.

One day, a grumpy tiger wakes to find not one, not two, but three child-cubs upon his back – and try as he might, they will not move. So tiger and children stay together and slowly, gently come to teach one another about bravery, kindness and belonging.

Renowned illustrator Sarah Massini has written and illustrated a deeply empathetic and timeless story that will stay in the heart long after reading.

Classic, satisfying storytelling accompanied by exquisite illustrations.

Key, relatable themes of shyness, kindness and bravery.

Perfect for the whole family to share - and destined to become a childhood favourite.

From the illustrator of The Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie Huges and A Home for Spark the Dragon by Michael Sheen.