The old giant at the top of the hill is lonely. He has no one to play games with, no one to read to, and no one to drink tea with. When he ventures into the nearby town, every person and animal screams and hides—except for one girl, Arabella. The...
Jane Yolen is quite small and loves to play checkers, drink tea, and make up stories. She has published over 400 books and thinks this one is possibly number 419. She has won many book awards and six Honorary Doctorates for her body of work. She and her very tall husband go back and forth between his house in Connecticut and her house in Massachusetts. She wrote this story in Massachusetts, but this little biography in Connecticut.
Paolo Domeniconi has been a freelance illustrator since the early 90’s and initially worked in advertising. He later discovered the world of children’s books and started to publish in collaboration with Italian and foreign publishers. His illustrations have been published in Italy, France, Spain, the UK, the US, Brazil, Korea, Russia, China, and Taiwan. So far, he has illustrated more than 50 books, along with many book covers and pieces in various textbooks.
The quiet joy exuding from two people who have found a boon companion.” - PW
“[The] rhythmic text lends itself well to reading out loud, but the breathtaking, painterly illustrations are the true stars of this book, creating a landscape to explore in each two-page spread.”
-Kirkus
A handsome picture book celebrating intergenerational friendship.
- Booklist
