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Love Volume 1: The Tiger

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Love Volume 1: The Tiger
By Frederic Brremaud and Federico Bertolucci
Magnetic Press, 2015. Graphic Novel, 74 p.
Experience the day in the life of a tiger as it hunts for its next meal through the jungle. The story unfolds clearly and engagingly with each panel in this completely wordless graphic novel. The lush and beautiful illustrations take the reader into a realistic depiction of nature’s circle of life through the eyes of a large predator. This story of survival includes some nature violence rendering it a good fit for children in grades 5-6. Be sure to check out Volume 2 as well which follows the day in the life of a fox.
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