Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright

“There is a whole world inside this glorious book; a poem for every day. This is a wonderful introduction to nature and all our fellow creatures. Within these pages we get to know them better and care for them more.”

“One to brighten bedtimes throughout 2021.”

“Spectacular… illustrated with dreamy richness by Britta Teckentrup, there’s a poem here to please everyone.”

“A stunning celebration of the natural world and one of the stand-out gift books of the season, destined to be pored over by families.”

“This is no bandwagon-jumper, rather a stunning collection of 366 wonderful poems, drawn from over 400 years and 22 countries, each exquisitely illustrated. It’s an awe-inspiring book.”

“One of the most stunning children’s books of the year, it’s a tome that will be treasured by generations to come.”

“A thing of visual and verbal beauty.”

“The book takes a calendar approach with a poem for every day of the year, but readers will find themselves fast-forwarding through the seasons to admire Teckentrup’s close-up portraits and distant landscapes, which provide a perfect visual invitation to poetry.”

“From unforgettable classic to contemporary works from around the world, there’s an animal poem for every day of the year in this stunning celebration of the natural world.”

“Beautifully presented, this is a fabulous anthology of poems greatly enhanced by wonderful illustrations and a sumptuous binding – including a very useful marker ribbon! This anthology really does include something for everyone!”

“An invaluable gifting option for the season.”

“Introduce young people to poetry with a beautifully illustrated collection of animal poems. There are old and new poems to choose from, one for every day of the year. Enjoy favourites by household names […] and discover beautiful poems in translation from around the world.”

“This book is a collection to treasure.”

“A gorgeous book, perfect for any animal-loving child to read in the day or at bedtime.”

“Fiona Waters’ selection celebrates the animal kingdom and Britta Teckentrup’s stunning illustrations bring this rich poetic landscape to life.”

“An animal poem for every day of the year, all beautifully illustrated.”

“This is a book that families can revisit again and again for moments of laughter, connection and wonder.”

“For a gift that just keeps on giving, this poetry book is perfect.”

“From unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in translation, there are poems to read time and again, some you can learn by heart, and some to enjoy just for their sheer beauty… a thrilling gift for all generations to treasure, and sure to inspire a lifelong love of both poetry and wildlife.”

“Britta Teckentrup’s stunning illustrations bring to life the various terrains the animals inhabit from across the globe. A perfect intro into poetry for children of all ages.”

“It’s a delight in every single way and the illustrations are beyond perfect.”

“This richly illustrated  treasury of 366 animal poems – one for every day of the year – ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world.”

“I love the stunning artwork, mix of animals and poetry styles included. This book is perfect for children of all ages.”

“Diverting, accessible and engrossing, it is a wonderful addition to the animal-loving small’s bookshelf.”

“This book is simply stunning.”

“Simply perfect for your daily dose of verse!”

“Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! is a lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems – one for every day of the year – which ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world.”

“This is a stunning addition to any bookshelf.”

“Simply perfect for your daily dose of verse!”

“With contributors from 22 countries, this is a truly global representation of animal life in all its diversity and wonder and a great addition to any school or home library.”

“Tiger, Tiger is a celebration of what words can do, and how important it is to share what words can do with children.”

“This is a book to treasure and one that sings of the joy of poetry as much as the wonders of the natural world.”

“Rich, stunning and glorious in its design, this is a compendium of the finest construction and one which is a true work of art.”

“Waters has assembled a fabulous cast of poets old and new with a rich array of poems from diverse cultures.”

“Attention parents and caregivers: You might have a new bedtime routine for 2022…coax children to gaze, linger and let the lovely sound of the poetry sink in”

“What joy to have a bumper compilation such as Fiona’s offering, an animal poem for every day of the year, with a stunningly beautiful illustration from Britta gracing every spread.”

“This is a book I will treasure for ever.”

“A lavish, read-out-loud treasure to return to time and again.”

“A beautiful book to treasure.”

“It’s one to treasure.”

“A pleasing anthology… with bold, evocative images.”

“This is a wonderful anthology to take pride of place on any bookshelf… a sumptuous anthology of timeless verse.”

“This will be treasured for years.”

Families with children ages 2-7 will get a lot of wear at bedtime out of this one.”

“This illustrated poetry collection is a celebration of the animal kingdom.”

“A remarkable poetry collection, full of wonders with surprises on every beautifully illustrated page.”

“Our Christmas book recommendation today is ‘National Trust: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!: an animal poem for every day of the year’. This book is pure delight -stunning illustrations and  a fab gift for children of all ages.”

“This is quite literally the gift that keeps giving all year long.”