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The Smartest Giant in Town [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Julia Donaldson (Author), Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; New edition edition (5 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0333963962
  • ISBN-13: 978-0333963968
  • Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 21 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Bookseller, 21 June 02
...a heartwarming picture book. George the giant is not only smart but also kind... gentle verse and bold illustration... --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The Children's Bookseller, 20 September 2002
The perfect picture book with a special feel-good factor, which makes it an ideal present for young readers. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 8 Dec 2004
By J. E. Davidson (UK) - See all my reviews
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My son (3) and I really enjoy all the books written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, but this one is our favourite (well actually joint favourite with the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom).

As usual there is a fantastic rhythm to the story - it is a positive joy to read the book aload.

The illustrations are particularly good (and adult readers will enjoy the jokes included in the background).

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect bedtime story, 24 Nov 2006
By Katy (Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
My two year old son adores this. It's an absolute favourite, along with Bear Hunt, A Squash and a Squeeze and the 'Snore' book! It's a wonderfully rhythmical story and if you don't mind doing silly voices and making up tunes it's perfect for reading at bedtime. As with all the above mentioned books, I often catch him reciting passages to himself..., "My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe" etc. We have a wonderful children's bookshop near us and they recommended this book. At first I thought he might be too young, but they were absolutely right
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars more delight from the Gruffalo team, 5 Nov 2002
By A. Craig "Amanda Craig" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Smartest Giant in Town (Hardcover)
If not quite as classic as The Gruffalo, this tales is more moving. The writer plays on the word "smart" - the giant isn't smart in the US sense, but wants to be well-dressed. He buys himself a makeover, only to give it away piece by piece, to needy animals. In the end he returns to his ragged clothes, poorer, but rich in friendship. Like Room on the Broom, this is a rare story about not being selfish, told in bouncy rhyming couplets that even New Labour spin-doctors could grasp.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for reading to little ones
My daughters and I love reading together. We already had some of the authors other books and liked them and thought we would try this one too.
Published 2 days ago by N. Yates

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good as the others
I liked this one, but found the prose a bit cumbersome for reading aloud and was expecting more rhyming given the author's other books.
Published 3 days ago by MakkaPakka

4.0 out of 5 stars Smartest Giant in Town
Great fun. Bought it to supplement a theme on Jack and the Beanstalk. Really helped with young children to overcome the bad giant attitude. Read more
Published 22 days ago by C. Doutch

4.0 out of 5 stars The smartest giant in town
A very good enjoyable book for the kids, it kept them quiet for a bit, well drawn too.
Published 28 days ago by L. bowen

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story - buy it.....
Nothing more to say other than buy it and you'll enjoy it. Another Julia Donaldson winner.......
Published 1 month ago by Steve Kay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
My little boy loved the book and it is so nice to read. It was a great buy, thanks.
Published 1 month ago by Bammie

4.0 out of 5 stars a good book, but . . .
From a parents point of view this is a good book. The language is good, the story is good and the illustrations by Axel Scheffler are, yet again, fabulous. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lynne Shelton

4.0 out of 5 stars good book
a good book, but not my favorite Julia Donaldson, room on the broom is my favorite.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Theresa Vincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from this author
What a delightful book. Enjoyed by both my 2.5 year old son and his mum ! Highly recommended and even better in this boardbook format, very resilient.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. S. Steel

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not as good
I purchased this for my 16 month old son based on all the other Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler that we own and love. It's a wonderful tale, with a lovely message. BUT.... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alexa

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