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The Selfish Giant Hardcover – Picture Book, March 1, 2019

by Oscar Wilde (Author), Jeanne Bowman (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, one of the world’s greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant’s heart. A beloved classic in English literature, The Selfish Giant may be Oscar Wilde’s greatest story of redemption and forgiveness.

Newly illustrated by renowned artist Jeanne Bowman, this fantastic edition of this famous tale showcases Wilde’s story in a pallet and composition that will delight and inspire both young and old and will become a family treasure to be read again and again.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD800L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.55 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Familius
  8. Publication date
    March 1, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    1641701269
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1641701266
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Oscar Wilde's 130-year-old tale is reimagined in a modern setting.

"The richly sentimental 19th-century tale gets a 21st-century setting." - Kirkus Reviews

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Teaches children the value of sharing, friendship, and forgiveness.

A timely reminder of how important sharing and kindness are, and what happens when we are not kind.

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About the illustrator

Jeanne Bowman moved around a lot as a kid, bouncing up and down the spine of the Rocky Mountains. She graduated from a college with the same name and majored in art. Jeanne decided when she was four that becoming an illustrator would be the best job for her, as you can read all the books you want and you don’t have to go out into the sun, which burns. She currently resides in Montana. Jeanne is now addicted to illustrating stories for children and can’t wait for the next one.

Why Buy?

  • An early introduction to a classic tale
  • Timely story illustrates the value of sharing
  • A reminder of the importance of kindness
  • Teaches important values to readers of all ages

Editorial Reviews

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"The richly sentimental 19th-century tale gets a 21st-century setting."
-Kirkus Reviews


" This remains a hopeful—and strangely timely—story about generosity and redemption."
- Publishers Weekly
 

"First published in 1888, Oscar Wilde’s classic short story of a miserable giant and his magical winter garden is reinvented with new depth, emotion, and an explosion of color. Clever details add modern touches while paying homage to the original tale of how a small child’s friendship slowly melts a giant’s cold heart. Christian themes of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice are clear throughout as the frozen garden gradually transforms into a beautiful riot of blossoms."
- Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews

About the Author

Oscar Wilde was born in 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his poetry, plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest, and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde also wrote a popular collection of stories for children called The Happy Prince and Other Tales. In the years since their publication, the stories in that collection–including The Selfish Giant–have been dramatized through radio, film, and dance worldwide.



Jeanne Bowman moved around a lot as a kid, bouncing up and down the spine of the Rocky Mountains. She graduated from a college with the same name and majored in art. Jeanne decided when she was four that becoming an illustrator would be the best job for her, as you can read all the books you want and you don't have to go out into the sun, which burns. She currently resides in Montana. Jeanne is now addicted to illustrating stories for children and can't wait for the next one.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Familius (March 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641701269
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641701266
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.55 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford where, a disciple of Pater, he founded an aesthetic cult. In 1884 he married Constance Lloyd, and his two sons were born in 1885 and 1886.

His novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), and social comedies Lady Windermere's Fan (1892), A Woman of No Importance (1893), An Ideal Husband (1895), and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895), established his reputation. In 1895, following his libel action against the Marquess of Queesberry, Wilde was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for homosexual conduct, as a result of which he wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898), and his confessional letter De Profundis (1905). On his release from prison in 1897 he lived in obscurity in Europe, and died in Paris in 1900.

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Longlost
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
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Same story I Reeves from when I was a kid. No parts were missing. Great gift
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mAr!AnA
3.0 out of 5 stars It was good till the end
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The book was great till the end. It could've worded differently at the end.
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Dena
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Art for a Classic Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
This story is a little bit weird, but it's also a beloved classic and a product of its time. This edition brings new life to the old story with stunning illustrations. If you're looking for classic Christian picture books with beautiful, modern artwork, you'll want to check this one out.
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Bernard Rosenthal
2.0 out of 5 stars Too much cutting
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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I am a great fan of this story as something I read to my children when they were small. They loved it, and I did too, especially as opposed to so many children's stories that were around. The current book, unless my memory fails me, leaves out too much of the story. The visuals are very attractive, but children should have the full story to appreciate its beauty.
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K.Birks
1.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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Just didn't care for it.
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AmazonSchaff
2.0 out of 5 stars Contains crucification themes!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
My daughter received this as a gift from her grandparents for her 4th bday. All seemed well, until the end. There is a little boy who has nail holes in his hands and feet. Nail holes! If you're not prepared for that, reading this to an unsuspecting child could be upsetting and confusing. Oh, and then the giant says he'll stab someone with a sword. Ugh. The summary says the book is supposedly about forgiveness and redemption? No thanks! Two stars for illustrations.
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Rosalind Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2021
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A lovely story showing change. Loved by me, my children and now my grandchildren
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Bernadette Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2021
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I love this story. The art work is beautiful.
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Catherine Lawton
5.0 out of 5 stars Has a Chrisitian ethic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2019
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Classic beautiful story that will make your heart melt and show that people can change
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