The Humpherys Family

Giant John

Record Added: 9/30/2009
A Favorite Book
Author Arnold Lobel
Illustrator Arnold Lobel
Series Weekly Reader Books
Topic Fairytales, Myths, Folklo
Publisher Harper & Row Publishers
Year 1964
Age 4-8   Pages 32
 
John is a friendly giant who lives among musical fairies. But the time comes when he must venture out into the world to get a job. Soon, he befriends a king and queen who ask him to stay and work for their family. Through his adventures, Giant John learns what it means to care about people and for them to care about him.
Notes
Had in Kimberly. Love this little story and illustrations.
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