The Smartest Giant in Town

Written by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Suitable for: 0-5 years, 5-7 years (Key stage 1)

Sponsored by: The Cotswold Primrose Charitable Trust

Available braille grades: Grade 1, Grade 2

Meet a very helpful giant in this funny, big-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
George was a giant, the scruffiest giant in town. He always wore the same pair of old brown sandals and the same old patched up gown. “I wish I wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town,” he said sadly.
Read by Jim Carter

Listen to an audio clip

Hello, my name’s Jim. Now this book is about George the giant who lives in a town with lots of different animals. The cover shows a red brick wall and the title of the book The Smartest Giant in Town is written in large white letters across the wall. On the left is the bottom half of the giants legs. Lots of animals are looking up and smiling at the enormous giant. There’s a goat, a fox, a dog and a family of mice. Turn over the front cover. On the right is our first feely picture which shows George the giant and he’s wearing two different outfits. On the left he’s wearing his scruffy clothes and on the right he wears smart clothes.

What's inside

A picture book with braille pages and raised tactile images.
Audio descriptions with music and sound effects in your chosen format of either CD, USB, or streaming from your online account.
An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box.