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A Tiger Without Stripes
A young tiger born without stripes wonders why she alone is different. As she grows, her feeling of incompleteness draws her on a quest she hopes will make her whole. Will her efforts to earn her stripes pay off, or will she find a surprising answer to the question that has defined her life?
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
40 pages, Hardcover
Published March 3, 2020
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September 22, 2021
A Tiger Without Stripes by Jaimie Whitbread is a book that many children from different cultures can relate to. A tiger is born without stripes and feels her differences so deeply that she cannot begins to wonder why she is not alike the others. She goes off looking for reasons why she may not share characteristics with those around her. She asks why with so much pain.
The story resolves it self with a sense of acceptance. The young tiger learns through the quest that she loves her differences--they are what make her who she is. This would be a great book to assign children to read themselves in 3rd grade. It can greatly influence a child's understanding that everyone offers something no matter their outward appearance.
The story resolves it self with a sense of acceptance. The young tiger learns through the quest that she loves her differences--they are what make her who she is. This would be a great book to assign children to read themselves in 3rd grade. It can greatly influence a child's understanding that everyone offers something no matter their outward appearance.
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March 28, 2020This is a "who-am-I,-why-am-I-different" book, but unlike others, it does not answer the questions too quickly or bandage the associated wounds hastily. The Tiger Without Stripes allows for the struggle to be real. Ambitious and excellent.
April 1, 2021
A non-striped tiger who feels left out and different gradually realizes her difference is in itself a gift. I liked the color and movement captured in the illustrations, but some aspects of them where a bit confusing, such as why the tigers' eyes appear closed in almost every picture.
February 21, 2020
The story and illustrations are so beautiful, and it's deeply spiritually moving.
July 31, 2020
A tiger is born without stripes and wonders why. There are no answers, but there are lovely illustrations.
November 24, 2020
A tiger born without stripes goes on an adventures to get stripes, only to value what makes her unique.
January 16, 2023
Stunning illustrations and a beautiful and deep message for all ages
November 22, 2019
Unlike her friends and family, one tiger is born without stripes-- and she's determined to find a way to earn them. After all her travels without a stripe to be found, she asks "Why?" to the wide endless sky. This book touched my soul and my own sense of self so deeply-- there is duality in being different, hardships, but they often make us stronger and wiser, understanding things that a lot of others will not. That is the metaphor this book beautifully unravels. This little tiger has gone on a journey not just across the land, but in her identity, too.
June 5, 2022
A story of identity, difference, bravery - and acceptance.
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