Jack and the Beanstalk [With CD]

By Richard Walker

Book Overview

One day, when they have no food left, Jack's mum sends him to market to sell the cow. On the way, Jack bumps into a funny little man wearing a big, baggy jacket with big, baggy pockets. In the pockets lie six bewitched beans, but the funny little man has lost the instructions for them. Jack's adventure begins when he swaps his cow for six magic beans that grow to the land of the clouds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1905236697
• ISBN13: 9781905236695
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.0" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Great updated look for an old favorite

I love Walker's modern retelling of the Jack tale, and I'm especially in love with Sharkey's bright, colorful, funky illustrations.

childrens book

Our grandson is 3+ and named Jack. He will love this! I read it and it isn't scary and the illustrations are wonderful.

witty and imaginative

This is a witty and imaginative retelling of the classic story. We have owned this book for almost a year now, and among scores of other books, it continues to be the favorite among both my 1-1/2 year old and my 3 year old boys. It is exciting without being too frightening, and can be used as the basis for a lot of imaginative play.

A famliar tale modernized.

Well, I've been telling my daughter and her friends about the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk for a while now...not really remembering how the tale goes and making things up as I went along. I saw a review in Newsweek that rated this particular version of the tale very highly. I purchased it and concur w/ Newsweek's review. It's a wonderful version of the classic story. My daughter loves it as well. We're starting a story time in our community and it's the first book I'm going to read to the kids...The modernized illustration gives the story life and keeps my 4 year old child interested until the next page. It's a great addition to your child's collection.

A Classic Tale Modernized

Newsweek recently did an article on top picks of children's book. This one was one of them. We purchased it and I concur. My just turned 4 year old daugther loves the tale and sits close waiting for me to turn the page. The illustrations our lively and fun and keep the kids interested. This is a must for your child's book collection.