The Selfish Giant
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1888

The Selfish Giant

Written by Oscar Wilde · Illustrated by Jeanne Bowman

A selfish giant's heart changes when a child enters his forbidden garden.

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In a garden barred to all, a selfish giant finds his heart transformed by a mysterious child. As the seasons change, so does the giant's outlook, leading to unexpected redemption. What magic does this child bring, and how will it alter the giant's world forever? Discover a timeless tale of forgiveness and transformation that will captivate readers of all ages.

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A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, one of the world’s greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant’s heart. A beloved classic in English literature, The Selfish Giant may be Oscar Wilde’s greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.

Newly illustrated by renowned artist Jeanne Bowman, this fantastic edition of this famous tale showcases Wilde’s story in a pallet and composition that will delight and inspire both young and old and will become a family treasure to be read again and again.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD800L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about forgivenessBooks about friendshipBooks about selfishnessBooks about giants
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.1
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
February 1, 2019
First published
January 1, 1888
Publisher
Familius
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781641701266

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