Tiger Dead! Tiger Dead! Stories from the Caribbean

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children’s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

In these two animal stories from the Caribbean, find out in the first why Tiger wanted to get rid of all the other animals and keep the jungle for himself and what clever Anansi did about it, and in the second how shy Owl nearly lost everything because he didn't have the courage to show his face.

Well-known author/poets John Agard and Grace Nichols tell these two wonderful animal stories from the Caribbean, beautifully illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura.

The feelings roller coaster for Owl on pages 30-31 help children to discuss the different emotions addressed in the story.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.