Hello, My Name Is Tiger

A reassuring picture book for back-to-school jitters!

Toby likes being a cat more than he likes being a boy. So when it’s time to go to school, he becomes a timid kitten. But when Toby finally gathers the courage to join in with the other kids, he finds out that everything is more fun with friends.

From talented author and illustrator Jennifer P. Goldfinger comes this adorable picture book about just being yourself.

Toby likes being a cat more than a boy.

He likes playing at home by himself. So when it’s time to go to school, he becomes a timid kitten.

A girl asks Toby to play, but he just scampers away. The rest of the kids swing on the swings, but Toby climbs up a tree.

When Toby finally finds the courage to join in, he realizes it’s okay to just be yourself—and that everything’s more fun with friends.

“...an emotionally observant story about adapting to new experiences...” - Publishers Weekly

“Loose crayon lines and washes of paint create a welcoming and nonthreatening school environment for the children to explore...” - Publishers Weekly

“With simple, colorful chalklike drawings, this picture book is sensitive to how overwhelming new environments and situations can be to young children....a good selection for children apprehensive about going to school and making new friends.” - School Library Journal

“A gentle story about making new friends...with savvy restraint, Goldfinger presents the magic of just watching three children raptly engaged in play.” - Kirkus Reviews