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Picture Book · ages 3–6

The Smartest Giant in Town

by Julia Donaldson · illustrated by Axel Scheffler

The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about kindness and friendship.

Best forAges 3–6
Age 3Age 4Age 5Age 6
FormatPicture Book
First published2002
ThemesKindness, Friendship
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Why it is on the shelf

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The Smartest Giant in Town sits in this library as a picture book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 3 to 6; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with kindness and friendship.

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