The Giant's Garden
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 33,51 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Readers
ISBN : 9780194217248
The Selfish Giant
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 42,4 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
"The Selfish Giant" is a short fantasy story for children by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. The story's plot revolves around a giant who builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but learns compassion from the innocence of the children. The short story contains significant religious imagery. The Selfish Giant owns a beautiful garden which has 12 peach trees and lovely fragrant flowers, in which children love to play after returning from the school. The Giant put a notice board "TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED". The garden falls into perpetual winter. One day, the giant is awakened by a linnet, and discovers that spring has returned to the garden, as the children have found a way in through a gap in the wall… It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", “The Happy Prince”, "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
THE GIANT'S GARDEN.
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 1985
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The Giant Garden of Oz
Author : Eric Shanower
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 2015-11-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0486798356
Book Description
When Aunt Em and Uncle Henry's farm is suddenly overwhelmed by gigantic crops, Dorothy heads for help from the Emerald City and meets old and new friends along the way.
The Star Gift
Author : Flavia Weedn
Publisher : Cedco Publishing Company
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 11,53 MB
Release : 1998-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780768320541
Book Description
A young girl unselfishly gives away all she has to others in need. When she is left cold and hungry, she makes a silent wish to the stars. Magically, they fall from the sky and lead her to the family and the love she has longed for all her life. This tender story reminds readers that true kindness is always rewarded. Illustrations.
The Giant's Garden
Author : Flavia Weedn
Publisher : Hyperion Books for Children
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 1995-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786801213
Book Description
A once-friendly giant becomes bitter and builds a wall around his garden where children used to play, but eventually he realizes how selfish he has been.
The Lonely Giant
Author : Sophie Ambrose
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 15,83 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 076368225X
Book Description
A little yellow bird eases a giant's loneliness and inspires him to mend his destructive ways.
James and the Giant Peach
Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2007-08-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101653000
Book Description
From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine Cover may vary.
Grandad's Secret Giant
Author : David Litchfield
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 13,45 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1786031736
Book Description
'Funny, touching and visually stunning, this really is a book to treasure.' Daily Mail A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchfield, author of the Waterstones Illustrated Book Prize 2016 winner The Bear and the Piano. "He has hands the size of tables," Grandad said, "legs as long as drainpipes and feet as big as rowing boats. Do you know who I mean?" "Yes," sighed Billy. "The Secret Giant. But he's not real!" Billy doesn't believe his Grandad when he tells him there's a giant living in his town, doing good deeds for everyone. He knows that a giant is too big to keep himself hidden. And why would he WANT to keep himself a secret? But as time goes on, Billy learns that some secrets are too BIG to stay secret for long... This delightful heartfelt story of belonging and friendship teaches the importance of tolerance and acceptance to young children.
The Selfish Giant and Other Stories
Author : Oscar Wilde
Publisher : Alma Classics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,68 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781847494979
Book Description
When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpetual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, ‘The Selfish Giant’ is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde’s other fairy stories – ‘The Happy Prince’, ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’, ‘The Devoted Friend’, ‘The Remarkable Rocket’, ‘The Young King’, ‘The Birthday of the Infanta’, ‘The Fisherman and His Soul’ and ‘The Star-Child’ – brought to life by Philip Waechter’s bright and imaginative illustrations.
