For the youngest readers just starting school or day care, a playful story that teaches how a little kindness toward others can make a big difference.

Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn’t always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun!

Carol Roth tells a sensitive story about a bully who learns to be considerate and yet remains true to himself. The Iranian-American artist Rashin illustrates the scenes with bold strokes and a pastel color palette.

Praise for Hold Your Temper, Tiger

“Readers will easily recognize parts of themselves in this cranky, golden-furred hero.”—Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Carol Roth

Carol Roth has always loved writing. Carol’s many wonderful books include The Little School Bus, Who Will Tuck Me in Tonight?, Five Little Ducklings Go to School, and Hold Your Temper, Tiger! Her books have won a Children’s Choice Book Award (2005), the Missouri Building Block Award for Best Picture Book (2003), and the Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Books (1999). Carol lives in New Jersey (USA) with her husband, Mark.

About The Illustrator

Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin Kheiriyeh is a multi-award-winning author-illustrator, animator, and painter who has more than ninety children’s books to her credit. Her books have been published in at least twelve countries and she was nominated for the 2023 & 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to children's literature. She is also the recipient of a Sendak Fellowship Award, a 2009 New Horizon Award (Bologna Ragazzi), and is a six-time winner of the Bologna Book Fair Illustration competition. Rashin Kheiriyeh is the character artist of the most popular animation series on national television in Iran called “Shekarestan” (“Sugarland”). She now lives in Washington, DC.

Product Details

Publisher: NorthSouth Books (June 27, 2023)
Length: 32 pages
ISBN13: 9780735844957
Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

"Colorful, childlike illustrations"

Anything you didn’t like about it? Nothing at all, it was very cute

Should we (librarians/readers) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? Yes!

– Youth Services Book Review, starred review

"a solid lesson in being a good classmate, enhanced by vibrant, childlike visuals."

– Kirkus Reviews

"Many children can relate to little Tiger"

– Children's Literature

Don’t Be a Bully, Little Tiger is a great lesson on how to get along with others. The illustrations are simple, colorful, and engaging. Younger readers will enjoy hearing about Little Tiger as well as want to read it on their own. The lesson portrayed is invaluable for pre-K and K-2nd. Little Tiger is a great way to teach inclusion, fairness, consideration of others, and how to be a good friend.

– Kiss the Book Librarian Blog