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""Here is a celebration of wonder and love. Goeller's music is a perfect complement to Wilde's story and Beatrice's paintings. I'm thrilled to see this old story gain new life in such a beautiful way." --Kathi Apelt, Newberry Honor winner and National Book finalist, and author, "The Underneath
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When the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to see a most wonderful sight . . .
Oscar Wilde's much-loved fairy-tale is brought to life again with beautiful illustrations by Michael Foreman and Freire Wright.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It took me a long time to remember the title of this book. I can remember reading it a long, long time ago when I was about 5 or 6 and loving it. The story has never left my mind and never will. At the time I had no idea who Oscar Wilde was but I think that it is to his credit that he wrote such an imaginative moral tale so beautifully for children. It was also one of the saddest, yet most life-affirming and honest endings I had ever read. In a way, it was books like these that got me interested in writing; knowing that there were other, more apt ways to finish other than the generic happy ending was especially eye-opening.
An all-round great.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a child, I was enchanted by this wonderful book. Now I have my own children, I am happy to be able to read it to them and they also love it. A selfish giant won't let any children play in his garden, until he meets a very special little boy.
Ultimately this is a Christian tale of love, forgiveness and redemption. It is very moving and the illustrations in this edition are beautiful. This is a story that will live on in your mind long after you have turned the last page.
Ultimately this is a Christian tale of love, forgiveness and redemption. It is very moving and the illustrations in this edition are beautiful. This is a story that will live on in your mind long after you have turned the last page.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my favourite short story and has been since I was eight. It still has the power to move me to tears. Almost all Oscar Wilde's fairy stories have a sad, poignant quality to them and this is one of the best. I never tire of reading it.
This beautifully illustrated version brings this wonderful story to children of today. I can't recommend it highly enough. Make sure you have the tissues handy, though!
This beautifully illustrated version brings this wonderful story to children of today. I can't recommend it highly enough. Make sure you have the tissues handy, though!
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I have never written a poor review but this is one
The book which is one of my favourite books. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by K. Emsley
lovely book
This is a lovely book-the story and the gorgeous illustrations.
I bought this for my god daughter and felt it was a good story for a child to understand love.
I bought this for my god daughter and felt it was a good story for a child to understand love.
Published 11 months ago by W. Chapman
my favourite children's book
Before I first read The Selfish Giant, I hadn't realised that Oscar Wilde had written any childrens books.
It's quite a thought provoking story. Read more
It's quite a thought provoking story. Read more
Published 12 months ago by maggie
A story for all ages
This classic book is a lovely example of how to tell a moral story. The illustrations are beautiful. Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. White
Fabulous
I cried at the end of this story, although, I was pregnant with our 2nd baby at the time. But what a lovely story.
Published 21 months ago by Penny M
wonderful story
I had this book read to me many times as a child and wanted my grandson to enjoy it as I did its beautiful, meaningful , and its innocents abounds, but that sad thing is that I... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kpfryer
I think I'm goin' back...
This story (and the cartoon) evokes memories from long ago. I try not to look back, but I'm drawn to the narrative again and again. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. Gavin Boughton
A little book with a big heart
This little book has it all and it shouldn't really be described as a "children's story". I think it has a message for both young and old. And it's full of emotions. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Brookes Robert
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