Find out what Mumsnetters thought of children's book Giant by Kate Scott

My dd started this and then put it to one side: she said she couldn't get into it. But then she went bsck to it and said sheer loved it! She thought it was really funny and send to have taken on board some positive messages. A winner!

Well written and perfect for my son. He read it in a couple of days and said he really enjoyed it.

My nine year old daughter seized this as soon as it arrived and has been enjoying it so much. She is extremely tall compared to the rest of us, so while this is about a small boy with a very tall family, it somehow really resonates with her so far. I also think the colour and imagery on the cover makes it extremely appealing.

I am reading Giant to my 8 year old son. We are both enjoying it, it is written in a more mature style than a lot of books for this age group yet still easy to read and understand. It deals with issues that are very much reality for children in today's busy life. My son and I empathise with Anzo, the main character, who's family don't have time for him in their busy lives. I find this part of the story a little reminder to listen to my children and recognise their abilities and interest. Fortunately for Anzo he has Elise, a sensible positive thinking friend, who recognises his talents and helps him to fight the barriers stopping him from realising his dream.

All in all an entertaining children's book that deals with important issues in a light hearted way. The author keeps the chapters short for younger readers.

Anzo is small and spends his life being ignored by his eccentric family and bullied by school mates. Everyone calls him Peanut and he's been cast as all seven dwarves in a production of Snow White. He thinks that if he can just grow taller, everything will change for the better and he will finally be able to be seen by people. With the help of his best friend he finds that he can and does grow taller, but it just swaps one set of problems for another. This is a wonderfully entertianing book about growing taller and growing up.

luke my son loved the book love some more like this

My ten year old really enjoyed the book, read over 3 days, it really engaged her. I am going to read it myself as she says you're short and will find it funny 😉

My grandchild really enjoyed this book.

Thankyou for the email reminding me about this, I was only thinking yesterday that I needed to try and find this thread again so that I could comment, so the email saved me a job!

This book was LOVED in our house, our favourite character was Elise and I wish every child had Elise for a friend!

I think that the book is very powerful and it explores a subject that isnt normally discussed, the pressure to succeed when all who go before you have done really well for themselves. I think its a good age group to target with this subject, as hopefully it will set them up ready before they experience it.

We have already read it twice since receiving it, and I plan to look for more books by this author as an easter gift

A great book for juniors, important messages but funny too!

I hadn't heard of this, but may consider it, sounds great

I thought this was a lovely book that encouraged children to believe in themselves whilst delivering an enjoyable and humorous storyline. My children enjoyed it and both thought Elise was someone to be admired. I was also reminded by them that adults, including myself, can appear dismissive of their concerns or achievements without meaning to just as is conveyed in the storyline so that aspect hit home. A very good book for an age group that can struggle with insecurity.

my 10 year old loved this book, felt he was able to relate.

I think this a brilliant book to help children with insecurities. My best friend has it for her son and I read it to him whilst I was babysitting. He is a tall athletic boy and didn't understand why some boys would be upset about being small because he hadn't experienced it. This book helped him realise that some children are bothered by height or are naturally quiet and that they need a good friend to help them be more confident. I thought it was well written for the age group, the humour was good and it delivered the message well. Xx

Sounds a great read.

My cousin loved it!

My little one loves the characters and is enjoying it very much.

Really good book my 13 year old loved it

defiantly something my son would love to read

This is a fun read with a very serious message on how to accept and be yourself.great read for the children.

My 7 yr old boy loved Giant and I did too. The story of Anzo, a small boy who's Dad and Uncle are both very tall. Because of his small size, his teacher calls him Peanut and he is teased by his school mates. He wants to be tall and then suddenly overnight, he grows.
So many funny bits and laugh out loud moments. A fun read with great illustrations.

Finished reading this with my son. Good story about a boy with little confidence who follows his dream to do what he loves and finds his inner voice. We found the general message good but slightly unrealistic that a boy of Anzo's age would and could get onto a conference miles from home!

Not received a copy yet - but have heard that it is quite an interesting book with a lovely message.

Thank you for our copy. Have just finished reading this with my 8 year old. It was a humorous read with a serious message behind it. The language of the book was not patronising.

It is often difficult to get the balance right with children books - they are either to complex or to babylike - but this was great and very relatable. There were many words that my child didn't know or used (but didn't understand) in the book - which led to some great discussions. Having read this book together - I know that my child will be re-reading this book over and over.

Great for kids to get an insight to how others feel - or if you are the one that's "different" - to know that life works itself out x (eventually) x