The Smartest Giant in Town

A warm tale about a friendly giant whose heart is better than his dress sense, in this classic board book format

A funny, big-hearted tale about kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

George the giant is very proud of his smart new outfit . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes! – and he realises that a kind heart is more important than looking smart.

This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!

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Contributor: Axel Scheffler (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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