The Book of Giant Stories is a children’s illustrated story collection by David L. Harrison, illustrated by Philippe Fix, bringing together three fairy-tale-like tales about giants and a small boy who meets them. Rather than presenting giants only as frightening figures, the book uses each encounter to explore cleverness, courage, kindness, and practical wisdom, as the boy faces beings much larger and stronger than himself. The stories are written with a read-aloud quality and are paired with detailed illustrations that create a forested, old-world atmosphere of danger, humor, and wonder. It is suited to young readers who enjoy folktale-style adventures, oversized characters, and stories where a small child’s clear thinking can matter more than size or strength.
Author: David L. Harrison
Publisher: American Heritage Press
Year published: 1972
Number of pages: 44
Age range: 4–8
