
Written by E. Nesbit · Illustrated by Matt Tavares
A handful of beans leads Jack to a giant's realm and a daring quest for stolen treasures.
Jack's simple errand goes awry when he trades a cow for beans, sparking an adventure up a beanstalk to a giant's land. With courage and wit, Jack faces the giant to reclaim stolen treasures. Will he succeed in restoring what was lost, or will the giant's greed prevail? This classic tale unfolds with vibrant illustrations, bringing new life to a timeless story of bravery and cleverness.
“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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