The Selfish Giant

Selfish Giant Illustration

Selfish Giant Title
Created by Blair Thomas / Fast Fish Puppet Theatre
Original music by Michael Smith
from the short story by Oscar Wilde
Ages 4 to 7

2008 Reviews
Photos
Music
The Selfish Giant will have a free library and Millennium Park tour this summer! Don't miss this experience for your family and join us on the following dates.

  • August 9: Noon in Millennium Park
  • August 16: Noon in Millennium Park
  • August 23: Noon in Millennium Park
  • August 30 Noon in Millennium Park
  • September 5: 1pm at the Chicago Public Library - Austin Branch
  • September 19: 10am and 1pm at the Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center
  • September 26: 1pm at the Chicago Public Library - Woodson Regional
  • October 3: 1pm at the Chicago Public Library - Sulzer Regional

"'Giant' speaks to kids, whether young, old."
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Original puppets and music tell the story of a grumpy old giant who forbids the children in his village from playing in his beautiful garden. After the children are locked out, the trees and flowers refuse to grow and the garden plunges into an eternal winter. Then one morning, the children sneak back into the garden, bringing with them the joyous rebirth of spring.