Jack and the Beanstalk
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“Elegant watercolors echoing the burnished gold tones of the rolling fields show well in storyhours.” –School Library Journal Jack can’t seem to do anything useful for his poor mother. He can’t even conduct an errand as simple as selling the cow; instead, he trades the beast for a handful of beans. But then, amazingly, those very beans sprout into a towering stalk, elevating Jack to a strange land ruled by a greedy giant. Jack must be clever and brave as he tries to return the giant’s stolen treasures to their rightful owner. E. Nesbit’s charming, wry retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk was first published in 1908. Preserving the author’s unabridged text, this gorgeously designed edition features the dynamic artwork and dramatic perspectives of Matt Tavares, realized in full-color illustrations.
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E. Nesbit (1858–1924) was an English author who wrote some of the very first modern adventure stories for children, including The Railway Children and Five Children and It. She loved magic, trains, and giving ordinary kids the chance to have extraordinary adventures. Her playful stories have inspired generations of writers and are still read and loved by children today.
Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron’s Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth, and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary’s Ball, Oliver’s Game, and Mudball. He is the illustrator of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit, Maine.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780763621247
- Publication Date
- September 12, 2006
- Publisher
- Candlewick
- Original Publication Date
- September 12, 2006
- Page Count
- 48
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 7 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2005050190
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 61261344
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~769L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 110645
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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