
Written & illustrated by Mark Teague
Jack's magic beans lead to a giant-sized veggie plan.
Jack trades his cow for magic beans, leading to endless bean meals. Ready to chop down the beanstalk, he meets a giant equally tired of beans. Together, they hatch a plan to grow a garden full of fresh vegetables, promising a feast beyond beans. Will their culinary collaboration satisfy their cravings?
Award-winning author and illustrator Mark Teague tells his humorous version of beloved fairytale classic Jack and the Beanstalk with a delicious twist!FEE FI FO FUM!When Jack trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, he gets more beans than he ever expected or wanted. It’s bean porridge for breakfast! Bean salad for lunch! Bean chowder for dinner! It doesn’t take long before Jack is tired of eating nothing but beans–no matter how nutritious! But just as he’s about to chop down his magic beanstalk, he meets a grumpy giant, who is just as sick and tired of beans as he is. Together, Jack and the giant cook up a plan to plant a vegetable garden full of tomatoes, corn, carrots, and russet potatoes that’s bound to satisfy everyone.A deliciously zany retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from author Mark Teague that ends with one happy boy, a satisfied giant, and a large plate of french fries.
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