Meet a very helpful giant in this funny, big-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership 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! This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift. More family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Autorentext

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 18 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 divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Klappentext

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.??????

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!

Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.

Zusammenfassung
A hardback gift edition of the warm-hearted family favourite, The Smartest Giant in Town, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.