Giant on the Shore
Giant on the Shore
Alfonso Ochoa
Illustrated by Azul López
Translated from the Spanish by Shook
A tender fable about overcoming loneliness and welcoming new possibilities.
A giant stands on the shore of a secluded city: a place where no trains pass through, where you can hear the sound of birds, and the air smells of bread. What would happen if the giant entered the city? Would the people welcome him? Would they invite him to play in their games? Would they tell him stories and teach him to dance? Would he need lawn mowers to trim his beard and power cables to jump rope? Or would he simply return to the waves?
Featuring poignant, acrylic paintings by award-winning illustrator Azul López, Giant on the Shore is a tale of vulnerability and belonging that explores the enormity of self-doubt and the tremendous potential in taking risks.
Ages 3+ | Hardcover | 32 pages | ISBN: 9781945492877
May 14, 2024
Praise for GIANT ON THE SHORE
“Giant on Shore perfectly captures the ennui specific to the enormous... These are dreams drawn from the subconscious, realized by [Azul López], suitable for study by children awake to the surreal and the sublime.”—Dave Eggers, The New York Times
“Young readers will relate to the emotions felt by both the narrator and the giant as they ponder the potential pros and cons of jumping into a new experience. Intricate, painterly illustrations beautifully capture the potential journey taken by the giant. López plays adeptly with perspective, making the city and its residents appear even smaller while the physical and existential presence of the giant looms larger . . . A glorious look at the potential benefits and vulnerabilities of a new possibility.” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review