Giant Tess
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Giant Tess

Written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

A giant girl and her friend must save a city parade.

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40 pages
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In the bustling city of Myth-hattan, Tess, a giant girl yearning to fit in, finds an unexpected ally her size. Together, they embark on a daring mission to rescue the city's parade. As these unlikely heroes face challenges, will they discover the power of friendship and acceptance? This heartwarming tale explores the courage to embrace one's uniqueness and the hero within us all.

From the publisher

Internationally acclaimed and bestselling author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a larger than life picture book about a girl with a heart as giant as she is. Tess has a BIG problem. She’s a giant with an enormous wish to be like everyone else in the city of Myth-hattan. When she gives up on ever fitting in, she meets a friend just her size, and the two team up for a daring rescue. Can these misfits save the day—and the big city parade? This reassuring and heartwarming tale will empower young readers struggling to find acceptance, and it reminds us that there’s a hero within every one of us.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about belongingBooks about giantsBooks about self-esteemBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about friendship
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 2, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062670274

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