SYNOPSIS

Henri Rousseau’s painting “Tiger in a Tropical Storm” comes alive to bring two new friends – Tiger and Luna – into a suspenseful, entertaining drama. 

All ends well. And there’s a talking pig named Chives.

(1st in a 5-book series)

PERFECT AGE 6 – 12

THEMES

• Friendship
• Loyalty
• Bravery

We love

• As great a way to introduce fine art to children as any out there.
• Tiger and Luna are both kind and caring characters, willing to help a friend in need
• Luna is lovable, adventurous, brave and fun – a great role model for young girls!

CONVERSATION STARTERS

• It may not have been a great idea for Tiger and Luna to go into a stranger’s house. What would you have suggested they do instead?
• Why did Tiger and Luna have to leave the painting?
• Looking at the picture, can you imagine being inside this jungle? Do you ever try to imagine being “inside” a painting when looking at it?
• Let’s learn a bit about the artist who drew this painting and see if he painted anything else interesting.