Judith Kerr| The Tiger Who Came To tea
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This inimitable picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. The magic begins at teatime! | 32 pages
£6,99 | www.waterstones.com
Emma Lea’s Tea with Daddy
Emma Lea and her father spend a day together while Mama is gone. Daddy has a list of chores but Emma Lea imagines something much more fun. “I’d rather have a tea party,” she tells him. “Like you have with Theodosia Teddy Bear?” he asks. “Not a playtime tea. A real tea. Like Mama and me.” Emma Lea creates a memorable afternoon for the two of them with the help of Grammie’s recipes and Mama’s crafts. She takes pride in being able to do most of it by herself and teaches her father what’s most important about tea parties.
$16.95 | www.davidsonstea.com
Emma Lea’s First Tea Party
Emma Lea is finally old enough to attend her grandmother’s annual tea party for the ladies of the family but her excitement turns to disappointment when she realizes that Grammy has set her at a children’s table instead of at the main table with the other women. She transforms a family tradition to include the entire family and receives her own grown-up sized teapot.
$16.95 | www.davidsons.com
Emma Lea’s First Tea Ceremony
Emma Lea’s friend, Sam, invites her to join his family in their private tearoom for Japanese style tea. She experiences the peacefulness and beauty, the elegance and respect which has been a tradition since ancient times. Almost everything is new; the clothes, the Matcha tea, the delicate food. And yet, there are similarities that tea traditions around have in common. In the end, she returns to her own room for her tradition of sharing tea with her favorite stuffed animals . . . her way.
$16.95 | www.davidsonstea.com
Emma Lea’s Magic Teapot
Emma Lea dreams the new teapot from her grandmother is as magical as Aladdin’s Lamp. She wishes for her favorite breakfast, for an argument with her best friend Sam to be resolved and to be able to sing in the school talent show. When the wishes come true, Emma Lea believes that the special powers come from her teapot. Her friend and family help her understand that the real magic in the world isn’t in objects. Spoiler: The magic is in our relationships with family and friends and in finding our own creative talents.
$16.95 | www.davidsonstea.com
