---
product_id: 50928120
title: "The Tiger Child: A Folk Tale from India"
brand: "joanna troughton"
price: "R$194"
currency: BRL
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/50928120-the-tiger-child-a-folk-tale-from-india
store_origin: BR
region: Brazil
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# The Tiger Child: A Folk Tale from India

**Brand:** joanna troughton
**Price:** R$194
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Tiger Child: A Folk Tale from India by joanna troughton
- **How much does it cost?** R$194 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

This lively folk tale from Orissa, India, explains why tigers eat their food uncooked and why cats live with people. The tiger child is sent to fetch some more fire from the village, but on the way he gets distracted by his friends. By the time he gets to the village, he has forgotten what he has been sent to fetch.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 20 x 0.3 x 25.4 cm |
| Edition | UK ed. |
| Isbn 10 | 0140382380 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0140382389 |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 32 pages |
| Publication Date | 31 Oct. 1996 |
| Publisher | Puffin |
| Reading Age | 5 - 7 years |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous story great illustrations
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 September 2019*

This will be the second time I have purchased this. A lovely gentle folk tale from India that my grandchildren love, describing how a tiger cub became a household cat. The illustrations are also lovely with an Indian gel to them to comment the story

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book. Enjoyed by children.
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 9 March 2021*

Delightful story. Excellent series.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 December 2023*

A book we have been looking for for ages for our son who has learning difficulties

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*Last updated: 2026-08-29*