Text copyright © Julia Donaldson 2002
\nIllustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2002
\nRecording copyright © Macmillan Digital Audio 2003
Read by Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey
\nProduced by Anne Rosenfeld for RBA Productions, mixed by Joseph Degnan
\nMusic by Chris Branch, based on The Smartest Giant in Town Song by Julia Donaldson
\nThe Smartest Giant in Town Song lyrics and melody copyright © Julia Donaldson 2003
Sung by Imelda Staunton and Steven Pacey
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\nI’m the smartest giant in town!”
George has been shopping and looks very smart. That is until he meets some animals that need his help . . . and his clothes!
\nBring this classic story to life as you listen to this reading by Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, then sing along with The Smartest Giant in Town Song.
\nJulia Donaldson has written many of the world’s most-loved picture books. The 2011-2013 UK Children’s Laureate, Julia also writes fiction, songs and plays, and her live children’s shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband split their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
\nAxel Scheffler is an award-winning star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have become firm favourites of millions of children. Born in Hamburg, Axel lives with his partner and daughter in London.
\nRead along with . . .
\nImelda Staunton is a Bafta-winning film, TV, radio and stage actor. She was the voice of Aunt Lucy in the film Paddington and played Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter films.
\nJim Carter has starred in many plays, films and television programmes. He played Lord Faa in the film version of The Golden Compass and was Mr Carson in Downton Abbey.
\nSteven Pacey is a stage, musical theatre, television and radio actor. He first starred on stage at the age of eleven, and has recorded over 300 radio plays!
\nMy tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nBut look me up and down –
\nI’m the smartest giant in town.
My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nMy shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
\nBut look me up and down –
\nI’m the smartest giant in town.
My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nMy shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
\nMy shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
\nBut look me up and down –
\nI’m the smartest giant in town.
My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nMy shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
\nMy shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
\nOne of my socks is a bed for a fox,
\nBut look me up and down –
\nI’m the smartest giant in town.
My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nMy shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
\nMy shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
\nOne of my socks is a bed for a fox,
\nMy belt helped a dog who was crossing a bog,
\nBut look me up and down –
\nI’m the smartest giant in town.
My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
\nMy shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
\nMy shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
\nOne of my socks is a bed for a fox,
\nMy belt helped a dog who was crossing a bog,
\nSo here is a very fine crown
\nTo go with the sandals and gown
\nOf the KINDEST giant in town.