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In this charming picture book, Oscar Wilde presents a selfish giant who once kept a garden closed. When he finally allows children to enter, he learns the value of generosity. The climax arrives when a tiny child appears and rewards the giant in an unexpected way, teaching a gentle lesson about kindness and sharing.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Oscar Wilde
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