The Talkative Tiger by Amelia Cobb

Author:Amelia Cobb
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Published: 2021-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

“Yes, that was very helpful, Hugo,” replied Zoe. But although she’d love to curl up in a ball to hide from her audience, she’d never be able to give her talk like that. She wouldn’t have any spikes to protect her either!

They said good-bye to Hugo and went back out into the sunshine.

“Who are you going to ask next?” asked Meep.

“I think I’ll ask Bertie,” said Zoe. Elephants were so big and strong, surely he’d be able to help her.

When they got to the elephant enclosure, Bertie still looked really tired. Zoe explained why she needed his help. Bertie flicked up his trunk and trumpeted loudly.

Meep shrieked and covered his ears with his paws.

“He says that trumpeting loudly always makes him feel better,” explained Zoe.

“Well, it makes my ears feel sore!” muttered Meep.

“Thanks, Bertie,” said Zoe. But she wasn’t sure if yelling her talk at the top of her voice would really help. She didn’t want to give her audience sore ears! Then she heard Teddy chattering away to himself in his enclosure.

“Let’s ask Teddy,” she said to Meep. “Tigers are so brave, I’m sure he’ll have something to say.”

“He always has something to say!” chuckled Meep.

As Zoe used her pendant to enter the enclosure, Teddy came bounding over. He yelped excitedly about the visitors he’d seen and what they’d been wearing and which ones he’d liked the best.

“Do you ever feel scared, Teddy?” asked Zoe as she crouched down beside him.

The little cub tilted his head and thought for a moment. Then he whimpered sadly.

“Oh, it must have been so scary losing your home.” Zoe gave him a cuddle. “What do you do to make yourself feel brave?”

Teddy stood in front of her, his head raised and his chest puffed, roaring proudly.

“Yes, you look very brave, standing so tall,” replied Zoe. She stood up straight and puffed up her own chest. It did make her feel a bit better. “Thank you, Teddy. That helped a lot.” When she gave her talk, she’d have to remember to be brave like a tiger.

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