Arthur and the Tiger

(Hardback)

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What will Arthur do when a terrifying tiger joins his circus Arthur's circus is full of daring performers. The Acrobat can soar like an eagle. The Strongman can lift a car with one finger. The Jugglers can breathe fire like dragons. But Arthur has never been brave enough to learn any daring circus tricks. So what will Arthur do when a terrifying tiger joins the circus A beautiful story of finding strength in difference and resisting prejudice, by rising picture book star Sophie Beer.

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"Visually exciting with bold colours, vistas filled with light and shade, strong linear definitions and bright patterns, Arthur and the Tiger explores overcoming fears and prejudices, developing courage and creatively meeting challenges . . . Arthur and the Tiger is a wonderful story to share, filled with gorgeous alliteration, some fun descriptions and phrases to extend vocabulary combined with a tension-building storyline. Sophie Beer's artworks and text create an energetic and visually appealing story." --Readplus
"Beer has a knack for creating books that simultaneously feel contemporary and vintage, which is sure to make them modern classics. . . . This is a charming picture book about the realization that even your biggest fears might not be as bad as you expect--sometimes they are just new friends waiting to be made." --Books + Publishing

Author Bio

Sophie Beer is an illustrator from Brisbane, Queensland. She completed dual bachelors in Law and Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology before turning freelance. Revelling in colour, shape and texture, she lives by one simple rule- art should never be boring. When she's not illustrating, she's usually found drinking dangerous amounts of tea and indulging in her other passion- literature.