The Selfish Giant

This is a simple and effective retelling of one of the most popular and powerful of children's stories. The tale of the giant who seals a permanent winter into his garden by expelling the children who play there before reintroducing the seasons after a change of heart is a moving tale with a clear message, though some readers might find the heart twanging Christian coda a little hard to take. This version is faithful to the original, its clear print and straightforward language making it highly accessible. The illustrations are full of calm drama, more effectively communicating the sunnier aspects of the story - Negrin's giant does look like a good sort from the beginning.