Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!:: The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk as Told by the Giant

In this fractured fairy tale for ages 4–8, the giant asks readers to understand his side of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

OF COURSE you think the giant was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. But you don't know the other side of the story! This retelling of the classic story, told from the giant’s perspective, offers up a fresh spin on this famous tale. Was Jack nothing but a trespasser and a thief? Was the giant just a misunderstood guy with aching knees? This fun fractured tale will leave readers with a whole new understanding of the classic story.

This picture book features:

• a fun, funny retelling of a beloved fairy tale
• vibrant, engaging illustrations
• critical thinking questions that support learning about point of view

 

About the Other Side of the Story series
Was Cinderella annoyingly chatty? Was the Big Bad Wolf a victim of circumstance? Just because these classic stories are usually told from the hero’s point of view doesn't mean the villains don't have their side of the story too. In the Other Side of the Story series, readers are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives before making up their minds about what really happened!

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.