The Giant of Jum

by Elli Woollard

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that helping others feels much better than being a bully or acting out when they are grumpy.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is having a 'grumpy day' or struggling with how to treat peers when they are feeling frustrated. It is a perfect choice for teaching that being big and powerful does not mean you have to be a bully. Instead, using your strength to help others is the most rewarding way to belong. The Giant of Jum follows a hungry giant on a quest to find a tasty child to eat, but each time he finds one, they ask for his help with a task. Through these small acts of service, he discovers that being a friend is much better than being a foe. This rhyming story is ideal for children ages 3 to 6, offering a lighthearted but meaningful lesson on empathy and the joy of kindness. Parents will appreciate how it reframes 'scary' fairy tale tropes into a gentle model for social behavior.

Empathy & Kindness Monsters Fairy Tales & Mythology Friendship & Loyalty Bullying Humor Forgiveness & Redemption Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The giant repeatedly mentions his desire to eat children, though it is clearly comedic.

Sensitive Topics

The book playfully references the 'Fee-fi-fo-fum' tradition of giants eating children, but it is entirely metaphorical and humorous. There is no actual violence or harm. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on redemption through community.