The Last Tiger - by Becky Davies (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2022."--Title page verso.

Book Synopsis

In this timely story of the effects of climate change, Aasha the tiger watches her beautiful home change right before her eyes--and is forced to find another place to call home.

Aasha the tiger loves her beautiful forest home, full of tigers, boars, and other animals. But one day, the forest begins to change. The hot days became hotter. The wet days became wetter--so wet, in fact, that there are floods that force many of the animals to find other places to live. And then the humans enter the forest and begin taking down the trees, which forces Aasha out. Will she ever find a new place to call home? Includes back matter on climate change and conservation efforts.

Review Quotes

In this companion to Little Turtle and the Changing Sea (2021), a tiger finds herself in peril this time. Bright-orange Aasha and her fellow tigers stand out amid the lush green forest and abundant wildlife, but soon sunny days become hotter and rainy days become wetter until there's a flood. While the adorable tiger loves swimming in the newly formed watery playground, she notices that other animals, like the boars, have lost their grazing grounds and are leaving. With the boars--her favorite meal!--gone, Aasha starts to run out of food as well. As she finds herself alone among stumps, forest colors also begin to fade. A dark, nighttime scene transitions the story to the cause of the deforestation and disappearing wildlife: humans and machines with "bright silver teeth." Wandering solo, Aasha notices another orange spot--an orangutan friend--and together they search for a new home. Once again, verdant colors and wildlife return in an untouched land. Back matter offers more information on tiger habitats, deforestation, and climate change to little conservationists. --Booklist

About the Author

Becky Davies is the author of the award-winning Little Turtle and the Sea, among many other children's books. When she's not writing, Becky likes to spend time outdoors in her garden or going on adventures with her dog, Moon. She lives in the South West of England.

Jennie Poh was born in London and spent her formative years in Malaysia, returning to the UK at the age of nine. She fell in love with the Norfolk countryside, and feels a deep connection with nature and conservation which influences her work. Jennie now lives in Surrey with her two daughters and two marmalade cats.