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"You let me play once in your garden, to-day you shall come with me to my garden, which is Paradise."

― Oscar Wilde, The Selfish Giant

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Oscar Wilde's moving parable, illustrated by one of the greatest children's illustrators of our time

The Selfish Giant won't let the children play in his beautiful garden. But when he tries to wall it off from the world, Winter comes to stay, with nothing but snow... Read Full Overview

A beloved tale that has lasted for generations, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, one of the world's greatest writers, tells the tale of a very selfish giant, his wonderful garden, the curious and playful village children, and, of course, the little child who changes the giant's... Read Full Overview

Oscar Wilde's classic children's tale about how a selfish giant's life is transformed by the arrival of a special child who teaches him about love and friendship is brought to life for a whole new generation with the remarkable four color art of well-known artist and illustrator,... Read Full Overview

When the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to... Read Full Overview

Oscar Wilde's classic children's tale about how a selfish giant's life is transformed by the arrival of a special child who teaches him about love and friendship is brought to life for a whole new generation with the remarkable four color art of well-known artist and illustrator,... Read Full Overview

The classic Oscar Wilde story, beautifully illustrated and abridged

The Selfish Giant has a beautiful garden, but he won't let any of the children play in it. Winter comes and never leaves, until the power of love brings Spring and joy into the Giant's garden... Read Full Overview