The Spiffiest Giant in Town - Hardcover

Donaldson, Julia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803728484 ISBN 13: 9780803728486

Publisher: Dial, 2003

Synopsis

Wanting to improve his appearance, George the Giant buys himself a great new set of clothes and looks forward to showing them off, but when he encounters a group of animals in need of his assistance, George is only happy to help and knows that being a good person is better than looking like one.

About this title

About the Author:

Julia Donaldson lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

From Booklist:

PreS-Gr. 1. George, a giant, buys a spiffy new wardrobe to replace his worn, patched gown and sandals. Soon he strides through town and country, singing to himself and helping those he meets along the way. He gives his tie to a giraffe with a cold neck, one of his shoes to a mouse for a home, and his belt to help a dog who keeps sinking in a muddy bog. When his unbelted pants fall down (a sight that will provoke hoots and giggles from the story hour set), George realizes that he's cold. Once he finds his old clothes and his new friends again, he's warm both inside and out. George's song, which becomes longer each time he sings it, functions as a cumulative reflection of his good deeds and a rhythmic, rhyming break from the prose text. Children will find this an appealing tale, with especially nice art. Scheffler creates an unabashedly childlike, imaginary land where clothed animals, people, and giants peacefully coexist. Amusing details abound in the lively, colorful illustrations. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Dial
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0803728484
• ISBN 13: 9780803728486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Scheffler Axel