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Name: The tiger-skin rug
Author: Gerald Rose

In this lively picture book, a thin tiger living on the jungle’s edge watches palace servants beating rugs in the gardens. Among the rugs he spots a tiger‑skin rug, which sparks an idea in his mind. The story is illustrated with colorful images that engage young readers.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Gerald Rose

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