Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a huge tigery stretch, and set off to find it.
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"Her bold sense of colour, movement and scale is often breathtaking as we follow the handsome tiger on his quest." Sunday Herald "...her artwork has a bold, youthful freshness that is very appealing." The Scotsman"
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Catherine Rayner was born in Harrogate and now lives in Edinburgh. She has a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication and Illustration from Leeds College of Art, and Edinburgh College of Art. Much of her inspiration - and occasionally modelling! - for her illustration comes from her pets: her horse Shannon, guinea pig Marvin, dog Ellie, cat Emma and two goldfish, Bruce and Sheila. AUGUSTUS AND HIS SMILE is her first book for Little Tiger Press.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By M. J. Harris
Format:Paperback
This is the sort of book that you never tire of reading! A timeless classic. The story is charming and the pictures beautiful. We can't wait for the next one to be released!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A bold and striking pen and ink tiger roams silently through colour and landscape, in search of his smile. The imagery is strong and warm, as this fresh and original artwork sweep from grasses and the leaves of the trees, to the bottom of the deepest oceans and a darkened mountain landscape. The accompanying sentences are appropriately rich and vivid, and as the appealing Augustus journeys on, each turn of the page bringing new colour and energy to the story, his smile returns reflected in a silver-blue puddle: he realizes happiness was everywhere around him, and he need only look at the world to find it. Timeless, and surely a classic in the making.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic first book by a brilliant new talent. Beautiful and highly original artwork makes this book really special and the warmth of this story will delight children and adults alike. Keep a look out for other books by this artist who is sure to become a big name in children's literature.
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A pleasure for both child and reader
My son kept asking for this book after we got it from the library so I had to buy it for him. He loves the amazingly colourful pictures and he is entranced by the simple but... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Trill
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Liked by the children
Bought this for a unit of work at school. The children really enjoyed it. They liked the language in the book.
Published 1 month ago by Alison Finlay
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Augustus Storybook
The illustrations are delightful and I have used this for Storytime in the library. I rate all Catherine Rayner's books as being well worth purchasing.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Mr. Burns
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How to search for the happiness within
Augustus the tiger has lost his smile, so he sets off on a journey to find it. He searches high and low, in treetops and under bushes, at the crest of the highest mountains and the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nicola Hardy
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Beautiful illustrations with a simple tale
This book has beautiful, unique illustrations highlighting a simply tale of a tiger who sees all the beauty in the world. Read more
Published on 12 April 2011 by nzmum
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We were forced to buy this book
We borrowed this from our local library and it was requested at bedtime every night by our 2.5yr old. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Mrs. J. H. Rawling
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Happiness in the everyday
The tale of a tiger, who looses his smile and then finds it again. I love it for it's message of finding happiness in the everyday. Read more
Published on 6 May 2009 by domesticali
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AUGUSTUS AND HIS SMILE
The illustrations in this book are amazing!!! My 2 yr old son and I look at every page with enjoyment-it's like walking through an art gallery together. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2008 by L. Robledo
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A beautiful book
An extremely popular book at our local nursery this story has kept the kids here entertained throughout. Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by B. Park
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From A Picture Book Writer
The art is amazing, so fluid and powerful. I have never seen a more beautiful tiger. I appreciate that this thoughtful tiger is allowed to feel sad, and then gradually find his way... Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Rita Gray
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