The Hungry Giant

the hungry giant wikipedia    +8 Based on the search results,  "The Hungry Giant" is a well-known children's picture book written by New Zealand author Joy Cowley.  Key Details About "The Hungry Giant" Author: Joy Cowley. Story Plot: The story features a giant who demands bread, butter, and honey, threatening to hit people with his "boommy knocker" if they do not comply. The story often concludes with bees chasing the giant away. Context: It is a popular, simple, and humorous story, often used in early childhood education (such as the Story Box series or Stellar Reading program). Other Related Works: Joy Cowley has written other similar children's books, including The Terrible Taniwha of Timberditch (1982) and The Hungry Giant's Soup.  Note: The search results also indicated a "Hungry Tiger" in the Land of Oz books, a "Hungry Shark" wiki, and various mythological giants, but "The Hungry Giant" by Joy Cowley matches the specific title provided.