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Description
"The Sleeping Giant" is a picture book about an island off the coast of Ireland that resembles a giant sleeping in the sea. The story explores the imaginative question of what would happen if the island were actually a giant who one day woke up. The book is written at a 3.7 reading level for children in grades K-3 and was first published in 1991.
Quick Summary
A magical Irish legend comes to life in this playful tale where an island might actually be a snoozing giant, and kids will delight in wondering if the mountain's snores could one day turn into earth-shaking yawns. The gentle humor and cozy illustrations make the mystery of whether the giant will wake up feel like a bedtime story adventure kids can sink into. If your kid loves the imagination and wonder of "The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl, they'll be charmed by this gentle giant tale. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are ready for short chapter books with big imaginations.