The Smartest Giant in Town

Synopsis

“Look me up and down – 
I’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!

Bring 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. 

Biographies

Julia 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.

Axel 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.

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Imelda 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. 

Jim 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.

Steven 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! 

Lyrics:

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
But look me up and down – 
I’m the smartest giant in town.

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
My shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
But look me up and down – 
I’m the smartest giant in town.

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
My shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
My shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
But look me up and down – 
I’m the smartest giant in town.

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe, 
My shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
My shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
One of my socks is a bed for a fox,
But look me up and down – 
I’m the smartest giant in town.

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe,
My shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
My shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
One of my socks is a bed for a fox,
My belt helped a dog who was crossing a bog,
But look me up and down – 
I’m the smartest giant in town.

My tie is a scarf for a cold giraffe, 
My shirt’s on a boat as a sail for a goat,
My shoe is a house for a little white mouse,
One of my socks is a bed for a fox,
My belt helped a dog who was crossing a bog,
So here is a very fine crown
To go with the sandals and gown
Of the KINDEST giant in town.