SuitabookGrowing and changing perspective
A baby girl grows up and experiences the “giants” in her family as becoming smaller.
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Martin Waddell - Author
This is a family-focused growing-up story in which a girl’s changing perspective makes the “giants” in her family seem less giant. Its central image could make ordinary family change feel memorable and discussable.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a family-focused growing-up story in which a girl’s changing perspective makes the “giants” in her family seem less giant. Its central image could make ordinary family change feel memorable and discussable.
A baby girl grows up and experiences the “giants” in her family as becoming smaller.
The idea of family “giants” seeming to diminish may prompt questions about growing up, changing dependence or family transitions.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
Once there were giants by Martin Waddell | Open Library
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