Synopsis The explorer Giuseppe Giaweeni leaves Italy to look for China, but instead he finds Miami, which is inhabited by a lost tribe of dancing giants.
When Giuseppe Giaweeni sails from Italy to look for China, he lands in Miami instead, where he discovers a lost tribe of dancing giants, one of whom he brings back to Europe.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-09-01 | | Illustrator: | Maurice Sendak |
| Size | | Height: | 10.5 in | | Width: | 10.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note When the great explorer Giuseppe Giaweeni leaves Italy to look for China, who could know that he'd stumble across Miami and discover a lost tribe of dancing giants? Who could suspect that his fateful voyage would lead to an unforgettable lesson in friendship? At long last, Caldecott Medalists Yorinks and Sendak collaborate on their first picture book--a stupendous, hilarious, absolutely joyous event! Full color.
Industry Reviews "Arthur Yorinks' story is hilarious and Maurice Sendak's ever-quirky illustrations are as wonderful as ever. All in all "The Miami Giant" is a treasure." Kuskin
"The best picture book of the season." Kuskin
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