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The Giant and the Sea

By Trent Jamieson
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In The Giant and the Sea by Trent Jamieson, readers are introduced to a world where a looming environmental crisis brings a giant and a courageous girl together. Their encounter poses questions about duty, trust, and the importance of protecting nature. This beautifully illustrated tale offers heartfelt insights into environmental conservation and the power of friendship.
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If you enjoy heartwarming children's stories with environmental themes, you'll love this tale. Its imaginative journey weaves together adventure and an important message about the connection between nature and humans, ideal for sparking conversations with young readers.

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The Giant and the Sea

A stunningly beautiful and powerful take on climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope. With lyrical text by acclaimed author Trent Jamieson and illustrations by CBCA Award-winner Rovina Cai that will resonate long after reading. For fans of Shaun Tan and Armin Greder.

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A giant stands on the shore, watching the sea. She never moves, never speaks, until the day she turns to a little girl and says, 'The sea is rising.'

The brave girl takes the message to the town. But when the people refuse to listen, the giant must find another way to save them.

Perfect for the children of the Climate Strike, this is a lyrical and deeply moving story about climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope.

Winner of the 2021 Environment Award for Children's Literature.

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The Giant and the Sea by Trent Jamieson is hailed as a powerful children’s picture book that tackles climate change with hope, emotion, and a touch of humour. The reviews praise its lyrical text and stunning illustrations, which convey deep themes of self-belief and the potential for positive change. The narrative centres around a giant and a girl who becomes a symbol of activism, encouraging young readers to embrace their power to influence the future. The story resonates with both children and adults, raising awareness about environmental issues while offering a spark of hope.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734418876

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 May 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rovina Cai

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 316.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Trent Jamieson

About the Author

Trent Jamieson (Author)

Trent Jamieson is an editor, bookseller and award-winning writer of science fiction and fantasy, including the Death Works series and Roil duology. His 2015 novel, Day Boy, won the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2015, Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel 2015, shortlisted for the Ditmar Award for Best Novel 2016 and Courier-Mail's People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year 2016, and longlisted for the International DUBLIN Literary Award 2017. He has published over 70 short stories, two of which have won prestigious Aurealis Awards.

Rovina Cai (Illustrator)

Rovina Cai is an illustrator from Melbourne, Australia. Her illustrations evoke a sense of intrigue; images that make you linger, hungry to know the story behind them. She has a degree in Communication Design from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Tintinnabula, her first picture book, with acclaimed author Margo Lanagan, was published in 2017 and won the CBCA Crichton Award for New Illustrators. Her work can be seen at rovinacai.com.

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