The Giants and the Smalls: The Adventure of Rimi and Ritt

Im looking for books for my first grandchilds library, but have to agree with the two negative reviews of this book. Why are Giants so much better than the Smalls? And if they are so much better, then why arent Giants reaching out to Smalls to help them realize they can grow into Giants. Wouldnt that be the Christlike thing to do? And isnt that how a Giant or a Small can be successful and happy, by helping one another? Thats the message we should be teaching our children. And unfortunately many times Giants can put up impassable roadblocks for the smalls and why does there have to only be two types? Why are the smalls made to be undesirable, when there are some very good things about being small. Whos to say that Giants cant have small moments, and that wont be good for them? Overall, I really didnt see much of a plot... a small wakes up one day and decides to work really hard and job shadow a giant. Beautiful illustrations though.

This is an awesome story with an even better message! The illustrations are one of a kind and really give vibrant images while youre reading. I know loads of people that could benefit from reading this and will be sharing it with all of them!

A great book for both kids and adults! If your kids get the ideas this book conveys, it will be a huge advantage for them. I wish I had encountered these ideas when I was a kid.

I bought this book for my 7 year old step son. We both really enjoyed the empowering story and the beautiful artwork. We will have to read it together a few more times but, he knows what I mean when I ask if he wants to live like a Giant or a Small. I was personally very inspired by the story and use parts of it to remind myself to live a Giant life!

This is an excellent parable about any kind of success that one might pursue. It not only has helped me but my nine year old daughter immediately took it to heart. Any time she is experiencing difficult emotions I ask her what a giant would do and it usually motivates her to change her attitude. Then I praise her for acting like a giant. Its become a massively effective shorthand for us.

I would give this book zero stars if I could. Where is there room for people with disabilities or the disadvantaged in this book? This is filled with fallacies. Not every person can overcome every single hardship in their lives simply by rolling up their sleeves and working harder. This is dangerous and gross indoctrination of children to think they are better than others simply because they have more opportunities and less hardship. I would not want any of my children or students to be exposed to this misinformation. Is it important to work hard? Absolutely! Is it important to be grateful for what you have? Of course! But that doesn’t mean that those who don’t have an abundance should be looked down upon as not having worked hard enough. A small minded view lacquered over with a thin veneer of toxic positivity.

A wonderful story, beautifully laid out with fabulous illustrations. Ritt and Rimi become friends when the Small wanted to find out if there was more to his small life. He wanted to learn about the giants and so with much hard work and determination he began to aim high and become a giant himself.I

This is a book that anyone can pick up and take away the lesson. It is presented in a way that if makes you think and feel empowered. Just a great book. Be a Giant!

Such a beautifully written & illustrated book to open conversations with your kids about not allowing our environment, cultural or family beliefs stand in the way of us reaching our giant potential!

This book is so impactful I bought one for my family as well as my sister’s family. Her and I both have children 10 and under.