Giant on the Shore

By Alfonso Ochoa, Azul López (Illustrator), Shook (Translator)

A giant's arrival challenges a city's openness and reveals the power of taking risks.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a city where no trains pass, a giant stands on the shore, contemplating entry. Will the townsfolk embrace him, sharing stories and games, or will he retreat to the sea? This tale of vulnerability and belonging explores the giant's journey through self-doubt and the courage to embrace new possibilities. As the air fills with the scent of bread and the sound of birds, the city faces a choice: welcome the unknown or remain isolated. Discover the transformative power of connection in this poignant fable.

From the publisher

A tender fable about overcoming loneliness and welcoming new possibilities. A giant stands on the shore of a secluded city: a place where no trains pass through, where you can hear the sound of birds, and the air smells of bread. What would happen if the giant entered the city? Would the people welcome him? Would they invite him to play in their games? Would they tell him stories and teach him to dance? Would he need lawn mowers to trim his beard and power cables to jump rope? Or would he simply return to the waves?Featuring poignant, acrylic paintings by award-winning illustrator Azul López, Giant on the Shore is a tale of vulnerability and belonging that explores the enormity of self-doubt and the tremendous potential in taking risks.

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