Selfish Giant

(Hardback)

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Age range 5 to 8

A beloved tale that has lasted for generations,The Selfish Giantby Oscar Wilde, one of the worlds greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giants heart. A beloved classic in English literature,The Selfish Giantmay be Oscar Wildes greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.

Newly illustrated by renowned artist Jeanne Bowman, this fantastic edition of this famous tale showcases Wildes story in a pallet and composition that will delight and inspire both young and old and will become a family treasure to be read again and again.

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"The richly sentimental 19th-century tale gets a 21st-century setting."
-Kirkus Reviews

"First published in 1888, Oscar Wildes classic short story of a miserable giant and his magical winter garden is reinvented with new depth, emotion, and an explosion of color. Clever details add modern touches while paying homage to the original tale of how a small childs friendship slowly melts a giants cold heart. Christian themes of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice are clear throughout as the frozen garden gradually transforms into a beautiful riot of blossoms."
- Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews

Author Bio

Jeanne Bowman moved around a lot as a kid, bouncing up and down the spine of the Rocky Mountains. She graduated from a college with the same name and majored in art. Jeanne decided when she was four that becoming an illustrator would be the best job for her, as you can read all the books you want and you don't have to go out into the sun, which burns. She currently resides in Montana. Jeanne is now addicted to illustrating stories for children and can't wait for the next one.