When a Tiger Comes to Dinner

(Hardback)

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A funny interactive picture book that's great for reading aloud. Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.

A tiger is coming to dinner! Are you ready

Luckily, this book can help. Ask yourself, do tigers . . .

• Like to play a rousing game of Go Fish
• Prefer peanut butter and jelly
• Enjoy wearing party hats

Whatever you do, be sure to practice your ROAR! for when the tiger arrives!

Reviews

Oliens cartoon illustrations create a playfully realistic portrait of pre-dinner-party jitters, making the events eventual success all the more winning. Publishers Weekly A prime choice for a light-hearted readaloud. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Praise for ADRIFT: [With a] tongue-in-cheek text[this is] an offbeat selection for Valentines Day...sneak this one into a primary-grade science unit. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Praise for ADRIFT: The simple storyline and art complement each other as readers are gently guided to comprehend the folly of judging a book by its cover. Kirkus Reviews Praise for THE BLOBFISH BOOK: Delivers big laughs. Publishers Weekly Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: Delightfulthe story is strangely inspirational...Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves. Kirkus Reviews Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. Hes one cool sleuth. School Library Journal Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Jessica Olien is a writer, illustrator, and native midwesterner now living in Brooklyn. Her cartoons have been published in xoJane, Scooter, and How About We.Her writing for grown-ups has been published in Slate, Salon, Pacific Standard, The Atlantic, Jezebel, Nerve, Marie Claire, and many others. Jessica's work has been cited by the New York Times, PBS, The Economist, New York Observer, CBS, and others. Jessica Olien is a writer, illustrator, and native midwesterner now living in Brooklyn. Her cartoons have been published in xoJane, Scooter, and How About We.Her writing for grown-ups has been published in Slate, Salon, Pacific Standard, The Atlantic, Jezebel, Nerve, Marie Claire, and many others. Jessica's work has been cited by the New York Times, PBS, The Economist, New York Observer, CBS, and others.