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The Best Christmas Ever
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The Best Christmas Ever

Posted on December 25, 2020 by tygertale • Leave a comment

With the real world distinctly lacking in hope and sparkle, rekindle that feeling by escaping into a festive children’s book. Gathered together here are 24 tales of seasonal magic for Christmas 2020. Continue reading →

The Snowflake by Benji Davies
Best Christmas Ever

The Snowflake by Benji Davies

Posted on December 23, 2020 by tygertale • Leave a comment

Benji Davies produces picture books in the ‘timeless classic’ mould: luscious productions like the Storm Whale series, that already feel like big budget adaptations of something you’ve known and loved for years. In the Snowflake we follow two converging narratives: a young girl, Noelle, dreaming of snow at Christmas and a solitary snowflake, born from … Continue reading →

The Storm Whale in Winter by Benji Davies
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The Storm Whale in Winter by Benji Davies

Posted on March 2, 2018 by tygertale • Leave a comment

I always enjoy a sequel that begins with the admission that perhaps the happy ending of the original story might not have been so happy for everyone. It’s the bittersweet feeling that all readers experience when putting down a book they have thoroughly enjoyed. The Storm Whale certainly falls into this category. With the Storm … Continue reading →

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