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Once There Were Giants

By Martin Waddell

Adjectives

heartwarming gentle insightful

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

In this heartwarming tale, a baby girl perceives her family—Mum, Dad, Jill, John, and Uncle Tom—as towering giants. As she grows, the world around her transforms, and she realises that she, too, has become one of the giants. This gentle story beautifully illustrates the journey of growing up and the changing perspectives that come with it.

About the author

Martin Waddell is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many wonderful books for children. He is best known for his gentle and heart-warming stories like 'Owl Babies' and 'Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?'. Martin's books are enjoyed by children all over the world and are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1991

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