# The Selfish Giant Story — The Classic Bedtime Story

> Interactive storybook with animated scenes and educational puzzles for children. (iPhone/iPad app by TabTale LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-selfish-giant-story/id493860709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-selfish-giant-story/id493860709/reviews.md

## What is The Selfish Giant Story?

>> A Marvelous Fantasy - A Giant production - Fun & stunning interactions 
>> HD graphics and sounds | FREE educational PUZZLE activities inside! 

Visit the Giant’s garden, discover a magical world, meet new friends and embark on an enchanting experience. See this remarkable story come to life like never before!!! Enjoy amazing interactive activities, superb animation and brilliant sound effects your children are sure to enjoy.

>> New educational & fun puzzles feature is included - check it out! 

What’s Inside:
> Play in the giant’s garden - interactive animated activity
> Watch how the giant builds a huge wall & seals the garden - interactive activity
> See how the sun disappears as snow & darkness fall on the garden
> Help the giant break down the wall & apologize to the children
> Watch how the little boy receives help from the giant - pure magic
> Watch how the children return to play in the giant’s garden - a joyous celebration
> Fun Puzzle activities on many pages

This interactive storybook provides endless hours of pleasure, through its beautiful storyline, fascinating animated scenes, as well as its vivid and colorful animations and engaging interactions.

Features:
> Beautiful HD illustrations joined with a rich narrative on every page
> Enjoy numerous engaging and fun animations on every page
> “Read to Me” - automatically reads each page of the story to you
> “Read it Myself” - allows you to control the reading yourself
> “Auto Play” - automatically reads the entire story to you

ABOUT TabTale 
With over 1.5 billion downloads and growing, TabTale has established itself as the creator of pioneering virtual adventures that kids and parents love. TabTale’s apps spark children’s imaginations and inspire them to think creatively while having fun! 
Visit us: https://www.tabtale.com/ 
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TabTale
Follow us:@TabTale
Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/Tabtale

CONTACT US 
Let us know what you think! Questions? Suggestions? Technical Support? Contact us 24/7 at WeCare@TabTale.com

FOR PARENTS
The app is free to play but certain in-game items may require payment. You may restrict in-app purchases by disabling them on this device. The app may include advertising for TabTale and certain third parties which will redirect users to our sites, apps or third-party sites.
Your privacy matters. The app may enable collection of limited user data by TabTale or its carefully selected providers (e.g. ad networks and analytics) for limited purposes described in our Privacy Policy (e.g. respond to support queries; enable, analyze and improve the app’s features and services; serve contextual ads and measure their performance). For more information (notably on the providers), please read our Privacy Policy: https://tabtale.com/privacy-policy/ . By downloading, updating or using the app you consent (in your personal capacity and for other users of your device) to this collection and use of limited device information for ad display and reporting purposes and you accept our Terms of Use: https://tabtale.com/terms-of-use/.

## Key features

- Interactive animated activities
- HD graphics and sound
- Educational puzzle activities
- "Read to Me" and "Read it Myself" modes
- "Auto Play" story feature
- Beautiful HD illustrations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-selfish-giant-story/id493860709/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2013-03-26*

Annoying pay to remove banner add right across the bottom

### 1/5 — Where did the intro go

*2012-05-30*

My daughter loved the intro to the stories and now it's gone.  The duck and other characters.  Very disappointed!!

## Frequently asked questions about The Selfish Giant Story

### What is The Selfish Giant Story about?

The Selfish Giant Story is an interactive digital storybook that brings a classic tale to life. It features a giant's garden, magical encounters, and engaging activities for children.

### What age rating is The Selfish Giant Story for?

The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children to enjoy.

### Can I read The Selfish Giant Story offline?

The provided data does not specify offline capabilities. However, interactive storybooks often require an internet connection for full functionality.

### Does The Selfish Giant Story have ads?

The app may include advertising for TabTale and certain third parties which will redirect users to their sites or apps.

### What devices support The Selfish Giant Story?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is The Selfish Giant Story updated?

The latest version was released on July 25, 2018, indicating that updates may not be very frequent.

### What are the reading modes in The Selfish Giant Story?

It offers a "Read to Me" mode that automatically reads the story, and a "Read it Myself" mode for independent reading.

### Are there in-app purchases in The Selfish Giant Story?

Yes, the app is free to play but certain in-game items may require payment. You can restrict these purchases on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2018-07-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

> Revised privacy policies due to regulatory changes. While we were at it - we've made some gameplay improvements and bug fixes. Have fun!

### 2.3 — 2015-10-27

> Hey TabTalers, great news! Now your app runs smoother than ever!
> Keep sending us your feedback, so we can keep creating the best games possible!
> Join the TabTale family! http://www.facebook.com/TabTale

### 2.2 — 2014-04-28

> Check out our new “For Parents” page with important info for Mom and Dad!
> Gameplay lasts for hours with faster and enhanced performance stability.
> Want to check out TabTale's latest news and upcoming apps?  facebook.com/TabTale

### 2.1 — 2014-01-13

> Minor bug fixes and optimized performance.
> Love TabTale? You'll love us even more when you "Like" us on facebook.com\tabtale

### 2.0 — 2013-10-01

> iPhone 5 compatibility 
> Performance and stability improvements 
> Minor bug fixes
> Like to stay updated? facebook.com\tabtale

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