The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a delightful children’s picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr, first published in 1968. It has become a beloved classic, enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike.
The story revolves around a little girl named Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest – a big, furry, stripy tiger! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea, and who should be standing there but a tiger! He politely asks if he can come in, and despite Mummy’s initial surprise, she graciously invites him to join them.
The tiger then proceeds to eat and drink everything in sight, from sandwiches and cakes to milk and even the goldfish crackers! Sophie is initially nervous, but soon finds herself laughing and playing with the friendly tiger.
Their tea party takes an unexpected turn when the doorbell rings again, this time delivering a policeman looking for the tiger. The tiger calmly explains that he is just having tea with Sophie and her mummy, and the policeman, charmed by the scene, joins them for a cup of tea himself.
In the end, the tiger politely excuses himself and leaves, promising to come back for tea another day. Sophie and her mummy are left with a wonderful memory of their extraordinary teatime guest.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a heartwarming story about friendship, hospitality, and the unexpected joys of life. It is beautifully illustrated with Kerr’s charming and whimsical artwork, which brings the characters and the story to life.