I received a copy of this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. Tigerpolis is a great new j fiction book with plenty of pictures that kids will really enjoy. A family of tigers as adapted to run the zoo although the people think they are the ones running the zoo. Quite funny and enjoyable for lots of ages.

A fun and funny new installment to the Tigeropolis series. Middle readers learn about conservation and eco-concerns through the narration of a family of vegetarian tigers. Fans can also visit https://tigeropolis.co.uk/fun-facts/ for free printable masks, coloring sheets, and fun tiger facts. I thought the format of the book was a little awkward; it would probably flow better as a graphic novel.

I was fortunate to receive a free ARC of this book from Netgalley. The above thoughts, insights, or recommendations are my meek musings.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Belle Media for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a children's book. I was a little confused about this they can drive and talk and have internet but yet still display tiger traits as well. My ARC was a pd f and didn't always sinc correctly as I had several blank pages. The premise seems great but sort of disjointed. It does give a little background and so they can be read as a stand alone. The graphics were cute. This would be fun as a cartoon. I actually thought that was what I was getting. Not sure of what age group this is shooting for, as it seemed a bit long to hold young children's attention. I rate it a 3.

I love illustrated chapter books and so it's no surprise, really, that I picked up<i> Tigeropolis: Caught in the Trap</i> by R. D. Dikstra, a very cute book about a family of tigers who have developed their brains to evolve and eventually run their own zoo, though the humans of course falsely believe that they are the ones running the show. The family of four address each interesting obstacle that comes their way, but this newest obstacle may be one of extreme danger and who knows how it will turn out. The third book in a series, <i>Caught in the Trap</i> really focuses on the idea of poaching and how this family of tigers--a mother, father, brother, sister, and an eccentric uncle who pops by later on--deals with the sudden threat to their livelihoods and safety that has reared its ugly head within their sanctuary.

I really found <i>Tigeropolis </i>adorable, but it was somewhat difficult to get into for me. I think this is largely due to the fact that it's meant for a different age group, but it may also be because the story as a whole was rather long and, occasionally, felt dragged out. For young readers whose attention wanes after a while, I don't imagine this is a book they'll get through quickly unless they find that they are incredibly interested in the topic at hand. All in all, the tigers go on a grand adventure, though it's not because they want an adventure but rather it is because they want to protect their home from some rather unsavory characters.

The underlying theme of the danger that the poachers present is a dark one, though it is hidden beneath the lightness of the characters and overall story. The dark tone kind of reminds me a little bit of the one for Disney's <i>101 Dalmatians</i>, though <i>Tigeropolis</i> manages to hide some of it beneath the rest of the story. I feel as though you almost don't register how much danger the tigers are truly in until one of them is captured, and even then the situation doesn't seem incredibly dire as the tiger pretends to be a tiger-skin rug in order to avoid detection.

All in all, it was a fun story with a really intriguing topic that I believe a lot of kids would benefit from. I personally don't agree with hunting as a sport or a pastime, but I especially have a problem with people who attack protected animals for the thrill or for money. And ultimately, I feel this is a book with a good message that's worth promoting, even if I did get bored a few times while reading it.

<i>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

It can't be easy to write a story that both engages a child and holds important life lessons or messages which should be introduced from a young age. Tigeropolis gets the balance just right between those two aspects and teaches children about the importance of wildlife conservation, illegal poaching, endangered species and looking after the world we all inhabit. It's a fun, immersive read and young ones will marvel at the stunning, complementary illustrations throughout and written by an expert in the area of conservation. This is actually the third book in the Tigeropolis series but each can be read as a standalone and Caught in the Trap has close to fifty different stories making it perfect to dip in and out of at will. Perfect for bedtime stories.

Many thanks to Belle Media for an ARC.

A book with a very powerful message and really good illustrations that remind me of the simpler times. Very well designed and researched. Teaches children about the importance of poaching.

It's a well written story that reminds me a little of the 80/90s tv show Dinosaurs. I would have liked to have seen more illustrations, but the point did keep me engaged.

First up, thank you for allowing me to read this book, sadly, we were not meant to be together. I have tried though, but the characters and the setting of the story, we just didn't click together. While it is said that these books can be read as a standalone, I have to say I was at times confused by things happening. Why were the tigers living like this? They seemed to have all sorts of accommodations yet still lived as tigers. They acted as humans, but also as tigers. For water they apparently went to some pool, which I didn't understand as they have freaking internet in their home, so why would you go all the way outside for water? And there were other instances just had me scratching my head.
I found Bittu quite annoying, and Matti was just a bit to know-it-all for me.

Gorgeous illustrations. I may have read this one further if this one was a graphic novel. Sometimes I don't connect with stories, but I can still enjoy the artwork.

A lovely, colourful story about a family and their extended community of animal friends and their attempts to save their species from illegal poachers. Set against the enchanting backdrop of 'tigeropolis' the reader is entertained by the light-hearted illustrations, amusing cultural references and puns whilst gently challenged to consider some of the wider ethical issues that are raised by the situations in which the characters find themselves. With a varied vocabulary and a wide range of grammatical constructs this book would work well in an Upper Key stage 2 classroom environment, read alongside a topic of India, endangered species, animal rights or even to compliment the teaching of figurative language.

A gorgeous book great for teaching kids about nature, the world and the terrible things we do to it. Teaches about conservation in an interesting and inviting way. The illustrations are perfect and entertaining, a great read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Thank you to Belle Media and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

This book was a great read. It teaches kids about tigers, conservation and the awfulness of poaching. The story line will keep children intrigued and wanting to read more. This is a fun read but also has a very serious and meaningful message to protect wildlife! The illustrations are also cute but emphasize the seriousness of poaching.