BLURB:
He looks down where the forest was And lets out a long, sad sigh. ‘Where did my home go?’ he cries.’Where and why, oh why?’
The rapidly shrinking forest has a lonesome, friendless tiger who is left with only his own shadow for company. Whom should he play with now that all his fellow tigers have disappeared?
In the tug-of-war over living space between people and the wild, where will the animals go if more forests are cut?
One Lonely Tiger illustrates this urgent threat of extinction and loss of habitat among valuable species, and asks the pressing question: are our trees, wild animals, birds and insects safe amidst us?
Gorgeously illustrated and thoughtfully narrated, this book sensitizes young readers to the pathos and loneliness of our wildlife and the ecological crisis around us.
MY REVIEW:
One lonely Tiger. The title gives you an insight of what the story would be about. With farm lands and forests being depleted for human civilization development, do we take the time to think what would happen to the flora and fauna.
We think selfishly of our development and join hands to build corporate jungles, by destroying natural jungles. Are we being fair? The animals which we teach to our kids at home saying Lion and tiger stay with families in den in the forest, have now lost their homes and family. Do we tell the kids we are in a way responsible for such fate? I hope when we read the story to our kids, we impart them knowledge about deforestation and its ill effects and also a chance for us to know what after effects take place.
Do we care about the lives of animals’ post deforestation? No.
The lonely tiger here in this book is a story of a single tiger who wanders in the forest day and night. He has no one to be with and so ends up playing with his shadow. While wandering he comes across a group of jackals and helps them in counting their tails. And then meets babbler clan, the tiger asks them about their total numbers for which they reply they would count in the air. There comes a elephant, who the tiger tickles on climbing the trunk. The elephant laughed, helping the tiger up, but it fell down as the elephant wobbled.
Tiger meets a wise owl who suggests the tiger stick to playing hopscotch or counting tress that would make him fit to be a tiger. The tiger loving the idea begins hopscotch counting from one. HE is being cheered by the animals and when he counts to ten, he hears a loud noise of the lumberjack cutting down trees. This leaves our tiger worried that he would have no more trees to count.
So the sad tiger takes off to space to count the stars, craters on the moon and then to mars. He is being photographed by the skies, thunder and lightning. Does he feel lonely up there? Oh of course yes. When he is lonely among the stars he looks at his home on earth and cries where did the forest go and why?
And all the animals call out to him saying more trees are planted and to come back. Now after reading the book we realize that the tiger leaves its own habitat just because his home is being destroyed by selfish humans. Shouldn’t we be ashamed of these kind of deeds. Let’s pledge on this world environment day that we would preserve forests and pass over the wonderful wildlife for the coming generations.
MY RATINGS:
Title: 4/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Writing and presentation: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A journalist and children’s author, Benita Sen has written several books – fiction and non-fiction – for children and young people. A couple of her stories have been included in English textbooks by a leading publisher. And some of her stories have earned recommendations internationally. …
That Madras Mom 
Deforestation and it’s impact need actions. Little readers can understand the impact of rise of mindless human “development” possibly with this one.
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Yes, this is the right time we start teaching them the importance of conserving mother nature.
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Deforestation is a serious topic and needs attention. The next generation must be well aware of the after effect. This is a nice and detailed review . I am going to check it out.
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Thank you Hema. Yes it is time that we start teaching our little bubs about what the current situation is and what can be done to minimise the I’ll effects.
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I hope with such books we can teach our coming generations about the importance of mother nature,
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Yes Jiya the books of this genre should reach younger minds and instill the conserving attitude.
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Definitely something that is made understandable to them is easy to grasp
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It is high time that we should take about deforestation and take proper measures
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Yes the time for awareness has arrived.
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My lonely tiger sounds like a book which kids are surely going to enjoy. My daughter loved anything with animals. This is a fun book.
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Please do let me know your thoughts on the book. It is an interesting read.
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This seems like a great book to make kids and elders aware about the far fethed effect of our decisions of cutting 🌲
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Yes this is a good book for kids and elders to understand conservation and bring awareness..
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My kid loves illustrated books and she stays hooked to them, i will go by your recommendation
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Please do. Also let me know how he liked it.
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This book will surely help in teaching our kids the importance of forests and natural habitat of all living beings.
(Snehalata Jain)
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Yes it will. It’s a wonderful message that the author conveys and it’s easier way to teach the kids.
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I felt bit sad after reading that he had to play with his own shadow. Good book for kids to read!
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Yes, that is where reality hits us. It’s a great book.
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That’s such a relevant topic covered in a children’s book. Deforestation is a serious issue.
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Yes it is. Please do give it a read.
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I have heard of this book before and now that Karma is 4, I feel she will be able to grasp its environmental message. I will surely get it for her. I’m always looking for new book recommendations for her. Thanks for this!
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You’re welcome and I’m sure she would love this.
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Young minds can be sensitised to a crucial topic like deforestation through this book. I would like to read this book and give it to my kids too.
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wow, this is really intriguing. I would love to read this sometimes. Thanks for reviewing,
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You’re welcome, please do read and let me know your thoughts
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Please do for sure. We can teach them how the current situation is and how to act accordingly.
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Very thoughtful content this book has. Definitely recommend it to all moms out there
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Yes I agree. A must read for all.moms
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I really like how you have such an amazing review of books for children. Would get my child to read this one too.
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Thank you so much, please do follow for more interesting rrviews
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I have been reading so much about it that now I want to get it for my son.
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Please do so and let me know how he liked it
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The book is definitely a great one for kids to enjoy and there is also a moral lesson . I loved it and will get one copy for my son.
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Sure do. Let me know how he liked
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That’s a great topic that needs to be introduced to kids.. I think mine are in right age too.. Shall get this book soon
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Sure do. This is a good buy
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the recent report showed so many of the animal species are nearing extinction. Deforestation is such an important issue. this is affecting plant life animal life and impacting the pollution and ecological balance. Great book for young minds.
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Yes this is a great book.
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Yes it is a good book to bring about awareness.
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