First Young Puffin S.
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Waldo Giant has fallen madly in love with Princess Clarissa but she is not very taken with her large suitor. Nevertheless, lovesick Waldo persists in wooing her with a range of hilarious romantic gestures.
When Waldo and his girl friend Heavy Hetty get invited to the wedding of Beefy Betty and her trained Ed, Waldo is very excited. That is until Hetty insists that Waldo buy a new suit, shirt and tie for the wedding. Waldo feels uncomfortable and foolish in his new suit but Hetty looks a treat in her lovely dress, high-heeled shoes and big hat. But then the hat blows away...Another charming, warm and funny book about the lovable giant and his tolerant girl friend.
In this delightful sequel to The Romantic Giant, Waldo finds he has a rival for the attentions of Heavy Hetty. Waldo realises he can't cope without Hetty to cook for him, but even worse he is missing her terribly. Still Ed the handsome, dashing fitness trainer is going to be a hard act to beat, but Waldo finally finds a way to tell Hetty how he feels. A warm, funny book with enchanting, witty, full colour illustrations. An excellent first reader for any child.