The Last Tiger: questions to ask and activities to try
The tiger is strong and proud, but he can't escape the hunters. The Last Tiger is a moving fable about freedom and caring for wild animals.
What age is it for? The Last Tiger is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Freedom, animals and caring for wildlife.
The Last Tiger (Petr Horáček)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Freedom, animals and caring for wildlife
Read it gently with older children, and talk about why wild animals need to be free. It's a thoughtful book that rewards a slow read.
What it helps with
- Caring for wild animals
- What freedom means
- Strength and kindness
- Endangered animals
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What was the tiger like at the start?”
- “What happened to him?”
- “How did he feel in captivity?”
- “What did he realise mattered most?”
- “Why should wild animals be free?”
- “How can we protect animals?”
5-minute activities to try together
Tiger facts
Find three facts about tigers and where they live in the wild.
Free animals
Draw an animal in its wild home, and talk about what it needs to be happy.
Free printables: The Last Tiger worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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The Emerald Forest (Catherine Ward and Karin Littlewood)
- Best for
- Orangutans, rainforests and losing a home
- Age
- 3-7
The Bog Baby (Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward)
- Best for
- Caring for wild creatures, and letting them go
- Age
- 3-7
The Tiger-Skin Rug (Gerald Rose)
- Best for
- Making a brave choice when it really matters
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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