By Hollie Hughes (author) , Anna Wilson (illustrator)
"A heart-warming and touching story with beautiful illustrations which explores a little boy’s sadness and how he is helped to overcome it"
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When Tom’s mum dies he is overwhelmed by deep feelings of loneliness. He finds solace by walking up the hill where the giant is said to sleep. If Tom puts his ear to the ground he is sure he can hear the giant breathing. It is comforting.
When the hill rumbles with a terrible quake, Abram the giant wakes up after a long sleep. Abram’s mother left him sleeping for a long, long time so, like Tom, he knows about loneliness although his mum will come back and Tom knows that his mum never will. Tom gains huge strength from meeting Abram, he knows he is not completely alone.
Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur.
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There's a shape up in the hills, where a giant's said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat . . . Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes - and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he'll discover what it means to be a true friend - and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant.
With a beautiful rhyming text by bestselling Hollie Hughes and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!
Praise for The Girl and the Dinosaur;
'Beautifully written ... this is a delightful book' - The Sun
'A seaside adventure with a difference, to delight dreamers and dinosaur enthusiasts especially' - Books For Keeps
'A classic book for keeps' - Irish Examiner
'A dreamy, wonderful book' - Times Educational Supplement
Hollie Hughes is the author of many much-loved picture books for young children, including the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur , illustrated by Sarah Massini. When not scribbling away on picture book texts, she occasionally writes stories, poems and plays for older children and grown-ups too.
Previously a youth worker and higher education lecturer, Hollie is a regular contributor at festivals and events and runs writing workshops for both children and grownups alike, working in schools and prisons all across the UK.
Having three children of her own, she is perfectly tuned in to the reading habits and tastes of young children. Hollie lives in Essex with her family.
Photo credit Benjamin Turner
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Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. There's a shape up in the hills, where a giant's said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat . . .
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Heart of a Giant and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Heart of a Giant features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Fantasy / Magical, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month
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The Heart of a Giant was written by Hollie Hughes and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Heart of a Giant has 32 pages
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