Cover of A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night

A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night

An Autobiography in Art

by Song Nan Zhang

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Before he was three, Song Nan Zhang caught a rare glimpse of a baby tiger near his mountain home, a symbol of both wonder and uncertainty during challenging times in China. His story follows a young boy's journey through hardship, family changes, and his growth into a talented artist, all while finding moments of joy and hope. Eventually, he embarks on a new adventure by moving to Canada, embracing a fresh start.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalBiographyFamilyComing of AgeArt

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0887763561
Pages
48
Publisher
Tundra Books (NY)
Published
September 27, 1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,524

Genres

Artists

Subjects

ChinaPaintersChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 BiographyBiographyZhang, Song Nan,Juvenile NonfictionChildren's 9-12 - Biography / AutobiographyJuvenile literatureChildren: Grades 3-4Biography & Autobiography - ArtPeople & Places - United States - Asian AmericanJuvenile Nonfiction / Ethnic / Asian AmericanArtists, Chinese1942-ArtistsHistory

People

Song Nan Zhang (1942-)

Places

China