Big Brave and Sleepy

By Marina Swan

Discover the wonder of tigers alongside Ellie and Ollie in this heartwarming zoo adventure filled with friendship, curiosity, and fascinating animal facts for young readers.

When Ellie the ginger kitten visits the zoo with her best friend Ollie the golden retriever, she can hardly contain her excitement. There are so many amazing animals to see But everything changes when Ellie spots a magnificent tiger behind the glass enclosure. With its beautiful orange fur, bold black stripes, and cat-like behaviours, the tiger looks surprisingly familiar...

As Ellie watches the tiger splash through the water, stretch in the sunshine, groom itself, and curl up for a nap, Ollie gently teaches her all about these incredible big cats. Ellie learns that no two tigers have the same stripes, that tigers are powerful swimmers, and that-even though they are one of the biggest cats in the world-they still clean themselves and sleep just like little cats do.

At first, Ellie feels unsure about the tiger's huge teeth and giant size. But as she spends time watching the peaceful animal, she begins to realise something special: sometimes the things that seem different from us can also be surprisingly similar.

Beautifully written with gentle storytelling and emotional warmth, Ellie and Ollie: The Tiger at the Zoo helps children explore themes of confidence, kindness, curiosity, and understanding the natural world. The story introduces educational tiger facts in a soft and engaging way, making learning feel fun and natural for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten children, and early readers.

This charming animal story also includes:

Realistic tiger-themed colouring-in pagesDiscussion and activity questions at the back of the bookEducational wildlife learning woven naturally into the storyGentle emotional lessons about confidence and connectionAdorable animal characters children will instantly love

Perfect for:

Animal-loving childrenZoo and wildlife fansBedtime storiesPreschool and kindergarten readingHomeschooling and classroom discussionsParents and teachers looking for educational children's books about tigers and zoo animals

Filled with warmth, wonder, playful moments, and beautiful big-cat magic, this sweet Ellie and Ollie adventure will leave children smiling long after the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923750399
• ISBN13: 9781923750395
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Little Paw Press
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4