Book Thoughts: A Giant Man from a Tiny Town (Ryan)

• biographical story of Angus MacAskill, a man who grew to be 7 feet, 9 inches tall
• captures the attention of the reader with its warm writing and engaging artwork
• covers his life, from how he grew up to his adventures away from home, including being part of P.T. Barnum’s circus
• clean language

Type: biographical picture book
Ages: 3+
Author: Tom Ryan
Illustrator: Christopher Hoyt

I’m always impressed with children’s picture books that can communicate a true story so well and so succinctly. I didn’t know anything about Angus MacAskill before we happened upon this book, but I’m glad to now!