The Clumsy Tiger Book Level 15-16

In The Clumsy Tiger, a humorous traditional tale unfolds as a tiger seeks wisdom from a clever cat to become quick and agile. The tiger picks up the skills quickly, but the wise cat chooses to hold back one crucial lesson-one that ultimately saves her! This tale cleverly explores themes of wit, self-control, and natural hierarchy, engaging students in the structure and features of folk tales. The narrative is enriched with expressive language, animal characters, and a playful yet moral conclusion, making it an excellent resource for discussing text features, expressive reading, and author intent. Rich in literary devices including idioms, lively verbs, descriptive adjectives, and textual emphasis (italics, bold print), this book enhances language comprehension and fluency. Links to The Competition encourage critical comparisons, helping students examine different cultural storytelling techniques and character motivations.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops comprehension strategies like summarising, identifying author's purpose, and comparing texts
• Enhances understanding of narrative structure and folk tale features
• Introduces and reinforces figurative language and idioms
• Expands vocabulary with lively verbs, descriptive adjectives, and textual devices

Classroom Ideas:

• Compare and contrast The Clumsy Tiger with The Competition through a Venn diagram
• Use as a model for students to write their own trickster tale
• Role-play scenes using expressive reading and character voices
• Explore cultural origins of traditional tales and how lessons are conveyed

Safety & Information:

• Recommended for ages 6+
• Book dimensions: 200mm x 180mm
• Printed with non-toxic, child-safe inks
• Durable binding for frequent classroom handling