Product Description: A whimsical story of imagination and friendship, illustrated by one of the most respected illustrators of our time.
In this beautifully written, lyrical text, a little girl named Anna enjoys a day with some unusual playmates, a pair of giants who visit only "when the sun shines just so and the wind blows like this and that on its way to somewhere else." The giants adapt familiar childhood games to suit their size, giving acclaimed illustrator Kevin Hawkes opportunities to play with scale, and the premise is the perfect platform for his quintessential, "larger-than-life" characters.
From Clifford, the Big Red Dog to Danny and the Dinosaur, the idea of a giant friend who helps you do things you couldn't do yourself is a classic, much-loved children's book theme. Humorous and a little wistful, When Giants Come to Play is a celebration of the power of imagination and friendship that could become a classic.
A Highly Imaginative Book I love this book! I've bought copies for both of my nieces for Christmas presents, and they were very excited to read it. It's become one of their favorite books to have read to them before they go to sleep each night. The author has great imagination and I look forward to purchasing and enjoying her future books with my family.
Amazing This is an amazing book! With wonderful pictures it makes the story come to life! I can't wait for the sequel. This author is a miracle! I would recommend any books written by her!
Giants like to pick peaches, jump rope, and sing: are their activities really any different from humans? Andrea Beaty's WHEN GIANTS COME TO PLAY receives Kevin Hawkes' oversized, fun drawing as it portrays a fun summer and a celebration of friendship no matter what the size differences. Giants like to pick peaches, jump rope, and sing: are their activities really any different from humans?
An exciting and carefree trip into the depths of imagination! I was so delighted by the carefree view in "When the Giants Come to Play", I purchased 14 copies to give as Holiday Gifts! Reading the book, my imagination took me back to sunny warm days from my childhood with gentle breezes...laughter running rampid until my tummy hurt from laughing... and adventure that almost never ends. The book felt very safe, warm, and relaxing (just like a summer nap in a a hammock under a fuzzy blanket). The illustrations made the giants so real, friendly, and fun! I would recommend this book from Author, Andrea Beaty and Illustrator, Kevin Hawkes to any little/big people who love a feel good book with a twist of adventure! Am looking forward to this Author's next adventure!
This book will become a classic for children! My two sons love this book! I HIGHLY recommend it!
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