The Giant Who Played Checkers
No. of pages 24
Published: 2017
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In "The Giant Who Played Checkers" by Christopher Shirley, readers are introduced to a unique giant who, despite his imposing stature, has a gentle spirit and an extraordinary talent for playing checkers. The giant lives in a quaint village where his love for the game becomes a bridge to connect with the townsfolk, overcoming their initial fears and prejudices. As the giant engages with the villagers through friendly matches, he teaches them valuable lessons about humility, friendship, and the importance of community. The story is a heartwarming tale about embracing diversity and the magic that comes from understanding one another. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Performance Publishing Group .