Gigantic: questions to ask and activities to try
Gigantic is the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Gigantic is a powerful sea-life story about being small, making friends and being brave when it really matters.
What age is it for? Gigantic is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Being the smallest, and being brave when it counts.
Gigantic (Rob Biddulph)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Being the smallest, and being brave when it counts
Read it and talk about why being small turned out to be useful. It's a lovely one for the youngest or smallest in a group.
What it helps with
- Being the smallest
- Confidence and courage
- Friendship
- Ocean life
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why was Gigantic’s name funny?”
- “How did he feel about being small?”
- “What did he practise?”
- “What happened to his family?”
- “How did he help?”
- “When has being small been useful for you?”
5-minute activities to try together
Whale facts
Find out how big a real blue whale is, and measure it out on a walk.
Ocean flips
Practise somersaults, or rolls, on a soft floor like Gigantic.
Free printables: Gigantic worksheet and activity pack
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If your child liked this, try
Titch (Pat Hutchins)
- Best for
- Being the youngest and smallest
- Age
- 2-5
The Snail and the Whale (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Children who feel small, or too little to make a difference
- Age
- 3-6
What the Ladybird Heard (Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks)
- Best for
- Being small, quiet and clever
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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