Book Review of Tiny Liger
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Tiny Liger
Written by Sabrina Edralin
Ages: 4-6 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Plushinogu Inc. (2025) | ISBN: 978-1967745074
What to Expect: Animals, families, mixed identities, and self-confidence.
From the author of Tiny Bird comes another sweet and playful exploration of the challenges and triumphs of being different from everyone else.
With a Lion for a dad and a Tiger for a mom, Liger doesn’t look quite like the other animals around him—and that leaves him feeling mixed up, lonely, and out of place. The other animals call him names and tell him he doesn’t belong.
Determined to figure out his real identity, he tries to fit in with the other animals who look a little bit similar, like the Zebra that has stripes like his, or the Wildebeest that has a mane like his dad’s. But it’s no good—none of the other animals want him around—except his own family, of course! Then Liger realizes—so long as his mom and dad love him, he doesn’t need to be like the other animals, because being uniquely, proudly himself is the best thing he can be.
Liger speaks directly to the reader as he tells the story, helping them relate to his honest expression of the hurt and confusion his doubts about his identity cause him. His words are sure to bring validation to any reader whose identity has left them feeling alone and separated from others. The artwork and rhyming text underscore these themes as Liger’s story begins with him literally separated from the other animals by the center crease, until the final pages bring him closer and closer to his family, culminating in their united presence on the page and in the final paragraph of text. The end message is clear: acceptance starts at home.
Tiny Liger is a book for sparking discussions about identity and family, especially with younger readers who may struggle to find the right words to express how they feel.
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About the Author
Sabrina Edralin is an educator and children’s book author dedicated to inspiring young minds to learn about themselves and the world around them. From German-Chamorro descent, Edralin grew up with a diverse cultural heritage and a unique global perspective, highlighted by her experience teaching English as a Second Language across the world. When she’s not writing, you can find her creating educational videos, baking chocolate chip cookies, or planning her next adventure.
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