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The Tiger Cubs and the Chimp
The True Story of How Anjana the Chimp Helped Raise Two Baby Tigers
Author: Dr. Bhagavan Antle with Thea Feldman; photographs by Barry Bland
The Tiger Cubs and the Chimp
$16.99
About This Book
Book Details
When two baby white tigers on an animal preserve get into trouble during a storm, they are taken in by a human animal worker named China and her helper, a chimpanzee named Anjana. China and Anjana soon become the tigers' mothers, playing and cuddling with the cubs as they grow big and strong.
Set on a preserve for endangered animals, The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.), Anjana's amazing true story showcases her surprising love for two adorable tiger cubs.
Imprint Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
ISBN
9780805093193
In The News
“Following the same clean photo-album layout as Suryia & Roscoe (2011) (Suryia makes an appearance with Mitra and Shiva too), with simple sentence structure, this is engaging nonfiction for the youngest set. An author's note explains how the animal-preserve setting fostered this relationship.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The endearing photographs might well make you want to go out and save an orangutan--or a stray pup.” —Los Angeles Times on Suryia and Roscoe
“The engaging animals will appeal to children.” —School Library Journal on Suryia and Roscoe
“Fans of cute animal books will be delighted.” —Booklist on Suryia and Roscoe
“Will bring smiles to the faces of animal lovers young and old.” —Kirkus Reviews on Suryia Swims!
“Fans of Suryia . . . will surely enjoy this continuation into the life of a very special orangutan.” —School Library Journal on Suryia Swims!
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The Tiger Cubs and the Chimp