The Smartest Giant in Town

Julia Donaldson author Axel Scheffler illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:21st Apr '16

Should be back in stock very soon

The Smartest Giant in Town cover

A warm tale about a friendly giant whose heart is better than his dress sense!

A funny, big-hearted tale about kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

George the giant is very proud of his smart new outfit . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes! – and he realises that a kind heart is more important than looking smart.

This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

Also available: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle.

Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a combination made in heaven. * Independent on Sunday *

ISBN: 9781509812530

Dimensions: 278mm x 224mm x 5mm

Weight: 184g

32 pages