The Giant

(Hardback)

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On the day the giant wakes from a long sleep, he's filled with joy at the thought of seeing his friends in the town again. But he's slept so long that nobody remembers him, everyone hides from him, and his joy turns to a sadness that might engulf the whole town

Until he hears the voices, calling to him...

A beautiful, touching story of memory, inclusion and friendship, by the award-winning creative duo of writer Sophie Masson and illustrator Lorena Carrington, whose previous picture book Satin with MidnightSun Publishing was a Notable Book in the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.

Author Bio

Sophie Masson AM was born in Indonesia of French parents, brought up in France and Australia and now lives in regional NSW. She is the multi-award-winning author of many books, for children, young adults and adults, and in 2019 received an AM award in the Order of Australia honours list for her significant service to literature. Her most recent titles for children include Sabina and the Cats of Rome, illustrated by Laura Wood, Christmas Press 2024, and Satin, illustrated by Lorena Carrington, MidnightSun Publishing 2023, which received a Notable Books citation in the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Forthcoming is Bold Ben Hall, Walker Books, 2025, and The Giant, illustrated by Lorena Carrington, MidnightSun 2025.

Lorena Carrington is an acclaimed illustrator and writer based in regional Victoria, known for her intricate photographic montage illustrations. Some of her recent books include The Grown-Up's Guide to Picture Books with Lara Cain Gray (author) and Timothy Ide (co-illustrator), Leaf Letters, Kate Forsyth's Long Lost Fairy Tales, and Satin with Sophie Masson. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including a 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book of the Year for Satin.