The Giant and the Olive (Paperback)

Leo Daly

ISBN 10: 196080328X / ISBN 13: 9781960803283

Published by Catalyst Books, CA, 2026

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Paperback. The giant couldn't believe it. He had found the perfect Olive. So round, so shiny, so black-he must show all of his friends! So starts the journey of The Giant as he runs to share his happiness with everyone and the sorrow and joy that grows from his jubilation.Leo Daly, the son of iconic South African illustrator and writer Niki Daly, re-imagines the universal tale of loss, grief, and the joy of new beginnings. A simple but empathetic story borne from the pain and loss of a miscarriage, this big-hearted, humorous story of a tall Giant in love with a little Olive examines our loves, passions, and the destruction of loss. A breath of fresh air that unflinchingly tackles our greatest fear.Like Where the Wild Things Are or Frog and Toad, A Lost Button, The Giant and the Olive tackles our fears and triumphs with humor and grace. A tale for any age from the kindergartner to the octogenarian. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Giant and the Olive (Paperback)
• Publisher: Catalyst Books, CA
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 196080328X
• ISBN 13: 9781960803283
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Daly, Leo
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The giant couldn’t believe it. He had found the perfect Olive. So round, so shiny, so black—he must show all of his friends! So starts the journey of The Giant as he runs to share his happiness with everyone and the sorrow and joy that grows from his jubilation. 

Leo Daly, the son of iconic South African illustrator and writer Niki Daly, re-imagines the universal tale of loss, grief, and the joy of new beginnings. A simple but empathetic story borne from the pain and loss of a miscarriage, this big-hearted, humorous story of a tall Giant in love with a little Olive examines our loves, passions, and the destruction of loss. A breath of fresh air that unflinchingly tackles our greatest fear. 

Like Where the Wild Things Are or Frog and Toad, A Lost Button, The Giant and the Olive tackles our fears and triumphs with humor and grace. A tale for any age from the kindergartner to the octogenarian.

About the Author

Leo Daly is the son of iconic South African Illustrator and writer Niki Daly. He lives with his wife Magriet Brink in a tiny house by the sea on the southern tip of Africa. You can follow Leo and Magriet @we_are_creativehouse on Instagram.