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JoJo the Giant
  • Published: 15 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9780887769764
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $38.00

JoJo the Giant

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This modern-day take on the story of The Tortoise and the Hare is timeless. This full colour picutre book tells the story of a harried young (small) boy who discovers that size really doesn't matter when you have a whole lot of determination... enough even, to ignore the bullies who call you "Shrimp." A new twist on a classic tale about overcoming hardship, told by an up and coming picture book author.

Children are eager to grow bigger, and JoJo is no exception. He always asks his mother the same question: “How much did I grow today?” No matter how often his mother assures him that good things come in small packages, he is desperate to be bigger. After all, he wants to run in a race to win a pair of red Rocket Racer shoes. But how can he compete against bullies who are much bigger than he is? A delightful surprise ending illustrates how true growth is not always measured in inches.
 
Jane Barclay’s heartwarming story explores a theme that speaks to every child. Esperança Melo’s wonderful art complements the text to create a charming book that’s bound to become a favorite.
  • Published: 15 January 2012
  • ISBN: 9780887769764
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $38.00
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Praise for JoJo the Giant

Praise for Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion:

"The blend of grim reality, heroic battle, and playful fantasy will speak to kids."
- Booklist

"....a quiet, loving dialogue between the generations punctuated with vividly realized war scenes. ...makes a statement about heroism. ...we get a double portrait of a hero... a tight narrative, rich language, a strong story arc, and pictures that extend the text...." - Feature Review, Quill & Quire

"A wonderful picture book, intergenerational, [with] great illustrations. Jane Barclay's text captures a small boy's love of his grandfather and interest in his past in a few, well-placed words. It encourages us to see the stories that are all around us and within us and it quietly honours the brave men and women who have fought and still fight for our freedom.... Powerful themes of war and peace well handled."
- Carolyne Van Der Meer, juror for the 2009 QWF Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature