The Selfish Giant relates the tale of a formidable giant who frightens children away from his garden only for it to wither in a never-ending winter. When the children come back, the giant becomes of a different mind. The Star-Child is found in a field one day, thought to be left by a star. But he lets his uniqueness and fair looks fill him with vanity, cruelty and haughtiness until he meets a beggarwoman that he laughs and casts stones at.

Graphic Novel. The second volume in a series of comic book adaptations of Wilde's tales, Russell's full-colour graphic adaptations of Oscar Wilde's 'The Remarkable Rocket' and 'The Young King' are exquisitely spun tales for adults and children alike. 9 yrs+

And the Giant's heart melted as he looked out. 'How selfish I have been!' he said; ' . . . I will knock down the wall, and my garden shall be the children's playground for ever and ever.' The five stories in his collection for children show Wilde at his best; moving, witty and wise. In The Happy Prince , a grand but lonely statue recruits a swallow to help him give to people in need; In The Nightingale and the Rose, a small bird makes a great sacrifice...

Graphic adaptations of two fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde. In "The Devoted Fried," a Linnet tells a Water-rat about little Hans and his "devoted" friend, the rich miller. In "The Nightingale and the Rose," a nightingale witnesses a young student consumed by love and, unknown to him, decides to aid him with a selfless sacrifice.