Rude Giants Author:Audrey Wood Beatrix the butter maid and her best friend, Gerda the cow, live in a cozy cottage in a happy valley. Life is peaceful . . . until the day two rude giants move into a nearby castle. When Gerda is snatched up by the giants, Beatrix must rescue her. This is a warm and humorous tale of friendship and cleverness that children will want to share with... more » their best friends--or rudest neighbors.« less