There's a Tiger in the Garden: questions to ask and activities to try
Grandma says there's a tiger in the garden, but Nora's too old for silly games. There's a Tiger in the Garden is a magical, award-winning story about imagination and wonder close to home.
What age is it for? There's a Tiger in the Garden is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Imagination, grandparents and the magic of the garden.
There's a Tiger in the Garden (Lizzy Stewart)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Imagination, grandparents and the magic of the garden
Read it and enjoy each strange creature Nora finds. Afterwards, explore your own garden or park and imagine what might be hiding there.
What it helps with
- Imagination and wonder
- Time with grandparents
- Noticing nature on your doorstep
- Being open to magic
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 did Grandma say she’d seen?”
- “Why didn’t Nora believe her?”
- “What strange things did Nora find?”
- “Did she find the tiger?”
- “What could be hiding in our garden?”
- “What do you love doing with your grandparents?”
5-minute activities to try together
Garden safari
Go on a safari in a garden or park and give each creature you find a jungle name.
Grandma's story
Ask a grandparent to tell you a story about something magical they saw.
Free printables: There's a Tiger in the Garden 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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Stanley's Stick (John Hegley and Neal Layton)
- Best for
- Imagination, and how much fun a stick can be
- Age
- 3-7
Errol's Garden (Gillian Hibbs)
- Best for
- Gardening, community, and asking for help with a big idea
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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