The Giant of Seville
A "Tall" Tale Based on a True Story

Based on the true story of Giants Martin Van Buren Bates, who was seven and 1/2 inches and is wife Anna Swan who was almost eight feet tale. After joining the circus, they decided to find a permanent home. They settled down in Seville, Ohio, built a house on 130 Acres of farmland. And, the rooms wer......more

Genre: Biography Grade Level: 2 What an interesting story. I didn't know if I believed this biography until I saw the pictures and read the information in the back of the book. I thought the illustrations and story were quite engaging. The plot is unique and educational because it is based on a true s......more

Yes, it is indeed a TALL tale about a giant human who needs to find a town to accommodate his needs, which is not as easy as it sounds! Whether it is eating hundreds of pancakes or sleeping with his feet out the window to fit in the room, this town is not about to give up on this tall man and his ta......more

Enjoyable tall tale based on a true story about the world's tallest married couple. I read it aloud to my 5 y.o. son who was laughing and enthralled in the book. He wanted to know if the people were really that tall!!? I'd recommend and I'd read it again.......more

Magical illustrations and a fun storyline! "Giants" don't have to be the scary folk of fairy tales.......more