The Giant and the Olive

By Leo Daly

The giant couldn't believe it. He had found the perfect Olive. So round, so shiny, so black--he must show all of his friends So starts the journey of The Giant as he runs to share his happiness with everyone and the sorrow and joy that grows from his jubilation.
Leo Daly, the son of iconic South African illustrator and writer Niki Daly, re-imagines the universal tale of loss, grief, and the joy of new beginnings. A simple but empathetic story borne from the pain and loss of a miscarriage, this big-hearted, humorous story of a tall Giant in love with a little Olive examines our loves, passions, and the destruction of loss. A breath of fresh air that unflinchingly tackles our greatest fear.
Like Where the Wild Things Are or Frog and Toad, A Lost Button, The Giant and the Olive tackles our fears and triumphs with humor and grace. A tale for any age from the kindergartner to the octogenarian.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 196080328X
• ISBN13: 9781960803283
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Catalyst Press
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5