Jack and the beanstalk
Book - 2013
Instead of returning from the fair with the goose Old Mother Twaddle told him to buy, her son Jack brings a single bean with magic properties, which grows nearly as high as the sun and which harbors a giant surprise. Adapted from The History of Mother Twaddle and the Marvelous Achievements of her Son Jack, written by B.A.T. and published in 1807 by J. Harris, London.
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- Series
- Galdone, Paul. Folk tale classic.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Stories in rhyme
Fairy tales
Picture books - Published
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Boston :
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2013.
- Language
- English
- Item Description
- Originally published: New York: Clarion Books, 1974.
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 22 cm
- ISBN
- 9780544066656
0544066650 - Main Author
Youngsters are sure to delight in the Folk Tale Classics series version of the beloved story about Jack and his magic bean, told through lively illustrations and rhythmic prose, making it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. 50,000 first printing.
Review by Publisher Summary 2Recounts in verse the adventures of Jack, who climbs up a tall beanstalk and rescues a girl from a fierce giant.
Review by Publisher Summary 3Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone's version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.
Review by Publisher Summary 4
Now part of the Folk Tale Classics series, Paul Galdone’s version of the story an enterprising young man, a tiny magic bean, and a giant adventure is not to be missed! With lustrous, foil-accented covers and lively illustrations, these retellings are perfect for collecting and gift-giving.
Review by Publisher Summary 5Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone's version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.