Did you know what makes you different can also make you magical? Taidhg is a very special boy, with a very special heart & a special little scar, he's here in the hospital to get better after an operation. Taidhg hates the hospital, everywhere he looks there's frightening things, loud noises, scary nurses and terrifying needles. Worst of all, Taidhg worries about the Tiger roaming the halls at night, why is he here? What could a Tiger possibly want in a hospital?
There's only one way for Taidhg to find out. Join Taidhg and the Tiger as they go on an adventure through the halls of the hospital, on a quest to overcome their fears and earn their stripes!
This story follows Taidhg a boy with a special heart, as he befriends a Tiger who has lost all of his stripes. The two quickly bond when the Tiger sees that Taidhg has a stripe just like him, Taidhg explains it's a scar from his heart operation and agrees to help Tiger find his stripes. The pair face some scary situations as they venture through the hospital on a quest to earn their stripes.
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This is a storybook written in memory of Taidhg, a very brave little boy who was born with a Congenital Heart Defect - HLHS. It is a story of bravery, courage and understanding that our differences and disabilities can sometimes be our superpower. When Taidhg was born we knew the world was going to be a little different for him and for many little children like him who spend time in hospitals, these little children are real life superheroes and take on so much without even noticing.
This colourful rhyming book is perfect for young readers. It features a meaningful story with a twist, helping your young readers understand more about children who may be a little different due to illness while also showing a lovely side to the struggles they sometimes face. It's a must have for children undergoing a hospital visit, children who know someone going to hospital or just as a story to open children's minds to different situations children with illnesses sometimes go through.
