Gracie Grabbit and the Tiger Gift edition

by Helen Stephens

Gracie Grabbit and the Tiger

Genres: Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Board book

Published May 4, 2017

About the author

Helen Stephens is the illustrator of a number of books for children. She is best known for her How to Hide a Lion series, which was adapted for the stage by the Polka Theatre. She has illustrated stories for some of her favorite authors, including Roger McGough, Michael Morpurgo, Sophie Hannah, Holly Webb, and Cecile Aubry. Helen Stephens lives on the windy coast of Northumberland, England, with her family.

Reviews

[Nicolle Del · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a very good message to send to younger children, at first when I started to read the story to my reception class I began to get a little worried. The book is about a young girl named Gracie Grabbit who's father, Mr Grabbit, is a robber that takes things from people (which the book states is very naughty). As the story goes on you begin to learn that Gracie wants her Dad to stop being naughty and leave peoples things alone. To help her do this she gets the tiger, in the zoo that they visit for the day, to give her dad a telling off. In the end Gracie's Dad gives everything back to the right people and comes to realise how nice it is to give people their things back and vows never to steal again. I really enjoyed this story because it showed the children that taking things that do not belong isn't a nice thing to do, but the story did it in a light hearted, funny way which is brilliant for young children. The story is extremely colourful with lots of pictures that instantly capture the children's attention and hold their attention for the entire story. A brilliant story with a great message to give all children. Age: 4-6

[Adam Nickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scarlett aged 6 ****

Poppy aged 4 *****

[Neeli · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet storyline that teaches children that stealing isn't a very nice thing to do. The illustrations are simply captivating!

[Jenna Mills · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.