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The Selfish Giant

By Oscar Wilde

Adjectives

heartwarming poignant timeless

Genres

Classics Fairy Tales Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In Oscar Wilde's timeless tale, a selfish giant builds a wall to keep children out of his beautiful garden, causing it to remain in perpetual winter. When the children find a way back in, the garden blooms again, teaching the giant a heartfelt lesson about kindness and sharing.

About the author

Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish author and playwright who loved to use wit and imagination in his stories. He is best known for writing 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' and the funny play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Wilde’s magical stories have delighted children and grown-ups all over the world for many years.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2012

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