Books like Disney's James & the giant peach by Lane Smith
Disney’s James & the Giant Peach is a beautifully illustrated picture book that adapts the popular Disney film, itself based on Roald Dahl’s classic. The story follows James, a young boy who escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Inside a giant peach he encounters six friendly giant insects who help him travel across the skies, turning a simple escape into a thrilling journey of friendship and imagination.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lane Smith
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