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A Book of Giants
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First US edition
Author Ruth Manning-Sanders
Illustrator Robin Jacques
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre Fairy Tales
Publisher Methuen & Co. Ltd. (UK)
E. P. Dutton (US)
Publication date
1962 (UK)
1963 (US)
Media type Print (hardcover)
Pages 125 pp

A Book of Giants is a special collection of 13 fairy tales. These stories are all about giants. Ruth Manning-Sanders gathered and retold them. This book was first published in the United Kingdom in 1962. It came out in the United States in 1963.

This book was the first in a famous series by Manning-Sanders. All her later books also started with "A Book of...".

About Giants in Stories

In the introduction to A Book of Giants, Ruth Manning-Sanders talks about old giant stories. She explains that these tales come from many different countries. She also mentions that they are very, very old.

How Old Are These Tales?

Manning-Sanders says we do not know who first told stories like "Jack and the Beanstalk". This story has always been a favorite. It used to be sold in small, simple books called chapbooks. Traveling sellers would sell these for a penny or two.

What Do Giants Have in Common?

Ruth Manning-Sanders points out something interesting about giants. No matter where they come from, they are usually not very smart. The best way to beat a giant is to use your brain. Being clever is more important than being big and strong!

Stories You Will Find

Here are the 13 exciting stories included in A Book of Giants:

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