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The Selfish Giant. Oscar Wilde: Fairy Tale

By Svetlana Bagdasaryan and Oscar Wilde

Adjectives

heartwarming enchanting thoughtful timeless

Genres

Classics Fairy Tales Friendship/Family

Synopsis

The Selfish Giant tells the enchanting tale of a grumpy giant who builds a wall to keep children out of his beautiful garden. As endless winter settles in, the Giant soon learns that friendship and kindness can bring back the warmth and joy of spring. This classic fairy tale by Oscar Wilde is a heartwarming story about change, generosity, and the magic of caring for others.

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

26 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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