By Julia Donaldson (author) , Axel Scheffler (illustrator)
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Children will love this funny and big-hearted tale. An absolute must for fans of picture books by the immensely talented duo of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo .
George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town...until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes!
A funny, big-hearted tale about kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.George the giant is very proud of his smart new outfit . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! - and he realises that a kind heart is more important than looking smart.This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.
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A funny, big-hearted tale about kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. George the giant is very proud of his smart new outfit . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! - and he realises that a kind heart is more important than looking smart. This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift. Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child , which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Smartest Giant in Town and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Smartest Giant in Town features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories
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The Smartest Giant in Town was written by Julia Donaldson and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Smartest Giant in Town has 40 pages
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