Jack and the Beanstalk: A Nosy Crow Fairy Tale - Hardcover

Nosy Crow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763693324 ISBN 13: 9780763693329

Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2017

Synopsis

Based on the award-winning apps, this series of Nosy Crow Fairy Tales is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to these classic stories. With simple child-friendly text and bright, modern artwork with lots of fun details, these make perfect read-alouds.

When Jack and his mother fall on hard times, they decide to sell their only cow. But Jack’s mother is not impressed when her son comes home with a handful of magic beans. The beans go straight out of the window . . . where they grow into an enormous beanstalk! At the top of the beanstalk, Jack finds a giant castle in the clouds. Inside, there are lots of people who need his help, lots of stolen treasures, and a very angry giant. Where will Jack’s adventures lead him?

About this title

About the Author

Ed Bryan has followed an artistic path ever since his art teacher told his parents that their son blossomed in the art room. He studied industrial design and worked as a 3-D artist, animator, and illustrator on video games such as Viva Piñata. He likes nothing better than making up stuff and coloring it in. Ed Bryan grew up in Suffolk, England, in a house full of home computers and pencils, and he now lives in Leicestershire.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—This retelling of the familiar tale doesn't stray too far from the original. Mother tells Jack to sell the cow; Jack comes home with magic beans. When the beans are thrown out the window and grow into a beanstalk, the boy climbs the vine to reach the giant. Jack takes the giant's gold, scampers down the beanstalk, and subsequently chops off the skyward-reaching plant at the root. It is the embellishments that make this version unique. In this book, a tiny mouse gives Jack advice at each encounter. Memorable, humorous lines, such as the harp calling out, "Wakey, wakey! This boy Jack is trying to take me," as well as the traditional "Fee, fi, fo, fum," will be enjoyable parts for audience repetition and participation. Brightly colored digital artwork depicts a modern rendition of Jack and his mother. Readers will marvel at the giant's humongous curly beard, which fills the page. VERDICT For libraries needing another version of Jack's encounter with the giant, this one works well as a group read-aloud.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA

Edition details

• Publisher: Candlewick Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763693324
• ISBN 13: 9780763693329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bryan Ed
• Number of pages: 32