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The Selfish Giant
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4 out of 5
Based on 5,950 Ratings and 462 Reviews

Book Description
While the giant is away, the local children fill his garden with their games and laughter, spilling over the green grass and colorful flowers, perching in the peach trees, and singing with the birds. When the giant returns, he throws them out, declaring that the garden is his and only his to enjoy. Quickly, the garden withers and winter takes hold, only to be broken by the return of a solitary chi... More
Book Information
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-10037580319X
ISBN-13978-0375803192
Publication Date02/22/2000
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About Fiona Waters (Adapter) : Fiona Waters is a published adapter, author, compiler, editor, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Fiona Waters include Stories for ... more
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About Oscar Wilde (Author) : Oscar Wilde is a published author and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Oscar Wilde include A Pantasma De Canterville (Infantil E Xuvenil), The Star Child, A House of Po... more
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About Fabian Negrin (Illustrator) : Fabian Negrin is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Fabian Negrin include Boca de lobo, Father and Son: A Nativity Story, Cuentos de Magia de T... more
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