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Emily's Tiger
Whenever Emily doesn't get her way, she growls and roars like a tiger. She roars when her mother tries to cut her hair, she roars when she doesn t get picked to be the clown's assistant at a birthday party ... what are her mum and dad going to do with their tiger-daughter? Then Grandma comes to stay and she knows a thing or two about tigers.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2008
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May 25, 2017
Bright and colorful, this book is a one that kids will certainly enjoy and be able to relate to. Kids can often get mad and the their anger can get the best of them. This book follows Emily as she interacts with others. You are witness to her angry outbursts and you see how chaos then ensues. When Granny comes along she shows her other ways to deal with and negotiate her feelings. Eventually asking her a very important question: Happy tiger or angry tiger? Read the book to see what Emily decides. A fun read that allows a parent or caretaker to open dialogue about anger and temper tantrums in addition to healthy ways to cope with these angry feelings.
November 10, 2020
A very brightly illustrated book that shows the life of a young girl named Emily, who has a temper. If she doesn't get something her way or gets told no, she lets her anger get the best of her and she turns into a tiger! She turns into a tiger because she doesn't know what other way to express her anger. Until granny comes over and shows Emily that she must have patience and be nice to others, then she will have control of her anger and her tiger.
November 23, 2020
This book has so many colors and shows that anything in life is possible! So cute!
July 18, 2024
Grandma comes to the rescue in a fun when when no one else knows what to do with Emily's behavior.
May 27, 2008
Emily doesn't want her hair cut, doesn't want to eat her carrots and is really angry when she doesn't get to be the clown's assistant at a birthday party. And when Emily gets angry, she turns into a real tiger. Roar, teeth and all. It takes her wise grandmother who also has a temper of her own to teach Emily how to tame her inner tiger.
The strength of this book is in the analogy of anger with being a tiger and being out of control. Any of us with bad tempers (and I am definitely included in that group) completely understand that tempers not only flare but sometimes go beyond that and we turn into something entirely different. Children will really relate to this comparison and will see that they are not alone. I also appreciated the fact that Emily does not give up her tiger side. Instead she tames it and learns to control it.
The art in the book fully supports the analogy as well, as the tiger Emily bounds across the pages, roars directly at the reader, and generally behaves badly. Equally as powerful are the images where Emily is controlling herself but still enjoying being a tiger.
Recommended for all children, not only those who roar. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
The strength of this book is in the analogy of anger with being a tiger and being out of control. Any of us with bad tempers (and I am definitely included in that group) completely understand that tempers not only flare but sometimes go beyond that and we turn into something entirely different. Children will really relate to this comparison and will see that they are not alone. I also appreciated the fact that Emily does not give up her tiger side. Instead she tames it and learns to control it.
The art in the book fully supports the analogy as well, as the tiger Emily bounds across the pages, roars directly at the reader, and generally behaves badly. Equally as powerful are the images where Emily is controlling herself but still enjoying being a tiger.
Recommended for all children, not only those who roar. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
November 23, 2011
A book to use with children who have anger management problems. It will help children learn how to deal with their anger. Emily doesnt want to get a haircut and her anger comes out and becomes a tiger then gets really upset when she didnt get to be picked for the clown's assistant. Then along comes Granny to help solve Emily's anger issues. Granny had the same problem, she had a hard time dealing with her anger. Emily learns how deal with her anger from Granny who had the same issues when she was her age.
January 26, 2016
Emily has a little problem controlling her feelings... when her inner tiger feels unhappy it gets angry and she just has to ROAR! Both my little guys enjoyed this one (especially acting it out)! When Grammy comes, she confesses to Emily that she has an inner tiger too! Together they learn how to make their inner tiger happy in order to have more control over it when it starts to get angry. I loved that my 8-year-old was able to tell me not only the message of this book, but was able to relate it to his own life. THAT my friends is PRICELESS!
February 3, 2016
One of my student's bought this book for me as a gift at our school's book fair. What a great surprise!
We enjoyed the pictures. The children noticed that when Emily gets angry and roars she starts to get a tiger tail and paws. In the story her Grandma teaches her to control her anger. We talked about how it's okay to have feelings of anger, but we need to learn how to use those feelings appropriately.
We enjoyed the pictures. The children noticed that when Emily gets angry and roars she starts to get a tiger tail and paws. In the story her Grandma teaches her to control her anger. We talked about how it's okay to have feelings of anger, but we need to learn how to use those feelings appropriately.
May 7, 2010
When Emily gets, mad, upset, or angry, she turns into a tiger! Her parents don't know what to do with her - until her grandma shows up. Grandma can also change into a tiger, but she is a happy tiger. She shows Emily how to tame her inner tiger as well.
Lovely illustrations, very fun and playful.
Lovely illustrations, very fun and playful.
April 22, 2011
if you have a child that has a bit of a defiant streak laced with some attitude, then this is the book for you. a very cute way of expressing the ability to choose your reactions as a child. my daughter now tells me that she doesn't want to be an "angry tiger". too cute.
May 6, 2016
Children learn along with Emily how to tame their tempers and choose to be a happy tiger instead of an angry tiger. Both my toddler and 5 year old love this story. A must-have for every family library.
July 11, 2008
Emily has a bad temper-- her inner tiger is released any time something doesn't go her way. Would be good to read with children who are having trouble with tantrums. I'm hoping my son will like it.
June 18, 2009
What a delightfully fun and effective way to help children learn to identify and control their emotions! The illustrations are deliciously lush and whimsical.
February 23, 2010
Emily always lets her inner tiger roar when things do not go her way until her grandmother shows her how to turn her angry tiger into a happy one.
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December 30, 2014
As someone born in the year of the Tiger, under the sign of Leo, and with a heck of a temper, I love this book!
It's better to be a tiger when you're happy. ^_^
It's better to be a tiger when you're happy. ^_^
February 1, 2017
Great story, and part of what makes it great is that I'm not sure if it was more geared for kids or adults. In many ways, one can argue that it seems the latter...
April 1, 2023
Me ha gustado toda la analogía que se utilizó para enseñar a los niños a regular sus emociones.
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