The Book Of Friendly Giants (1914)

By Seymour Barnard

Book Overview

The Book of Friendly Giants is a children's book written by Seymour Barnard and originally published in 1914. The book tells the story of a young boy named Tommy who discovers a hidden valley inhabited by friendly giants. The giants, who are all named after different types of trees, welcome Tommy and teach him about their way of life. They show him their gardens, where they grow enormous fruits and vegetables, and take him on a tour of their homes, which are carved out of the mountainside. Tommy also learns about the giants' customs and traditions, such as their love of music and their annual celebration of the summer solstice. As he spends more time with the giants, Tommy becomes friends with them and learns valuable lessons about kindness and acceptance. The Book of Friendly Giants is a charming and imaginative tale that celebrates the power of friendship and the beauty of nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164360000
• ISBN13: 9781164360001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"