Once I Was a Giant

Once I Was a Giant by Zeno Sworder

Once I Was a Giant is a beautifully illustrated picture book that tells the life story of a humble pencil and its giant origins.

 Zeno Sworder is also the author of My Strange Shrinking Parents, which I greatly enjoyed for its atmosphere and imagery.

The illustrations in this new book play with colour and tone, creating a dream-like feel. This is such a tender story, exploring the friendship between the fairy-like Wanderer and the giant tree, the intrinsic worth of nature and themes of hope, renewal and rebirth.

This book is for anyone who enjoys heartfelt stories and will be loved by both parents and children.

It is on the CBCA shortlist for the Picture Book of the Year Award.

This book has sparse yet rich text, dream-like illustrations and gentle storytelling at its best.

It is one that carers and children can enjoy together, with conversation starters about conservation, friendship and the cycles of renewal and rebirth.

Once I Was a Giant by Zeno Sworder

PJ