The Tiger that Came to Tea - can someone explain this book to me please?

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gaelicsheep · 26/02/2011 23:36

I am ashamed to say that I do not understand this book. Is there a point to it, or is it as random as it seems?

And are there any children's books that you just don't "get"?

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doozle · 26/02/2011 23:45

There was a thread here recently about this book - saying there are a lot of war-time analogies in it, rationing etc.

I never saw it myself - just thought it was a simple tale.

HouseGirlfriend · 26/02/2011 23:45

OMG this brings back the best childhood memories - loved that book!

LakeFlyPie · 26/02/2011 23:44

According to this review, Emily Maitlis has a theory that this book is an allegory about sex

Tommy · 26/02/2011 23:42

oh - and if you get the chance to see the stage production, go by all means - it's brilliant

reddaisy · 26/02/2011 23:40

My DD loves that book at the moment! I have never thought it is about anything other than a tiger coming for tea.

pippibluestocking · 26/02/2011 23:40

There's no deep underlying meaning, just a quirky little tale with fantastic throwbacks to a 1970's childhood!

nancydrewfoundaclue · 26/02/2011 23:38

I love that book - as a five year old I coveted Sophie's tights.

25+ years later my DD does

Tommy · 26/02/2011 23:38

what do you mean?! It is a story - a children's story about a tiger that came to tea and ate all the food.
Why should there be a point to it?!

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