Lord of the Forest by Caroline Pitcher and Jackie Morris
| Lord of the Forest by Caroline Pitcher and Jackie Morris | |
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Reviewer: Anne Thompson
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| Summary: The combination of lyrical storytelling and stunning artwork make this mini-hardback version of the story of a tiger’s journey to adulthood pocket sized perfection. | |
| Buy? Yes | Borrow? Yes |
| Pages: 32 | Date: August 2014 |
| Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books | |
| External links: Author's website | |
| ISBN: 9781847805461 | |
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Everything in the forest is exciting and new for little tiger as he explores the world around him. His mother has told him of The Lord of the Forest and so he watches, listens and waits in the hope of discovering who this mysterious animal may be. As time passes he grows puzzled and starts to ask the other animals such as the Rhino, the Elephant and the Peacock who The Lord of the Forest is and each in turn claims that it is he. The tiger does not believe them and continues his search. It is not until the tiger is fully grown with a mate and cubs of his own that he finally discovers the identity of the beast he has been searching for.
Caroline Pitcher tells this fable-like story in a lyrical text that begs to be read aloud. The story flows with a poetic quality and the language used conjures up the sounds and sights of the forest beautifully. The illustrations by Jackie Morris are simply beautiful. Her artwork is instantly recognisable and is both vibrant and stunning, bringing the animals to life for the reader. As with her other books she does not anthropomorphise the animals in the story and the tiger in particular has a quiet dignity about him. The general tone of the book is appreciative of our environment and the creatures that live in it.
This story will probably appeal most to animal loving children but would be a beautiful addition to any family bookshelf. This mini-hardback edition would be perfect for small hands and would make a lovely gift.
My thanks to the publishers, Frances Lincoln Books, for sending this copy for review.
If you enjoy this type of book the Bookbag recommends Song of the Golden Hare which is both written and illustrated by Jackie Morris.
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