Gemma and the Giant Girl

Written by Sara O'Leary · Illustrated by Marie Lafrance

A doll's world expands when a giant opens her dollhouse.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Gemma, a doll in a forgotten dollhouse, dreams of more than her tiny world. Her life changes when a giant opens the dollhouse, introducing new wonders and a chance to explore beyond her familiar confines. As Gemma steps into the vast unknown, she discovers the courage to shape her own destiny. What adventures await in the giant's world, and how will Gemma's journey transform her? This beautifully illustrated tale captures the magic of feeling small in a big world and the power of embracing change.

From the publisher

An exquisite new picture book from the author of the beloved This Is Sadie about a little doll whose worldview is about to get a whole lot bigger. Gemma has always lived in a very nice little house, always slept in the same room and always worn the same clothes. A doll in an old forgotten dollhouse, Gemma wonders if she will ever grow up, but her parents tell her she will always be their little girl. Until, one day, the dollhouse is opened by a GIANT, and Gemma’s whole life changes. New things are introduced into the little house – and Gemma finally has an opportunity to leave what’s familiar and see the enormous world beyond. A story that evokes children’s classics, Gemma and the Giant Girl is a gorgeously illustrated and poignant tale of what it feels like to be small in a big world and how even the smallest among us can take charge of our own destinies.

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