The Giant and the Beanstalk

Written and illustrated by Diane Stanley

A giant's quest to rescue his hen from a world full of Jacks.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings

32 pages· 1,948 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Otto, a gentle giant, faces an unexpected challenge when his beloved pet hen, Clara, is stolen by a human named Jack. Determined to rescue her, Otto ventures into a whimsical land of fairy tales, only to discover countless Jacks. As he navigates this peculiar world, Otto must distinguish friend from foe to reunite with Clara. Will Otto's kindness and courage be enough to overcome the odds and bring Clara home? Dive into a humorous and enchanting adventure where familiar tales take a surprising twist.

From the publisher

For a giant, Otto is embarrassingly polite. While all the other giants are studying Cursing, Growling, and Stomping, Otto just wants to play with his pet hen, Clara. Then one terrible day a wily human named Jack climbs up a magic beanstalk and steals her away! Knowing only the thief’s name, Otto must find Clara and rescue her from the land of fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The only problem is, there seem to be an awful lot of Jacks down there….Diane Stanley, author and illustrator of goldie and the three bears and rumpelstiltskin’s daughter, once again brings a fresh vision to a beloved story. Readers will delight in recognizing their favorite Jacks as Otto travels throughout the kingdom to find Clara. With great humor and beautiful illustrations, Diane Stanley creates a satisfying tale in which Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, and Otto all live happily ever after.

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