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Jack and the Beanstalk

By Mara Alperin
Series: Fairytale Classics
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Jack and the Beanstalk by Mara Alperin is a delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale. It follows young Jack, who trades his cow for magic beans that grow into a towering beanstalk. Adventure ensues as Jack climbs the beanstalk, discovering a giant's world full of wondrous treasures.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's tale if you love classic fairy tales with a modern twist. With enchanting illustrations and a fresh narrative style, young readers will be captivated by the adventurous journey involving magic, bravery, and clever problem-solving. This book is perfect for those who appreciate stories with important life lessons and a touch of whimsy.

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When Jack climbs up an enormous beanstalk, he discovers a giant's castle high up in the clouds. But the giant likes to eat little boys... 
How ever will Jack escape?

When Jack climbs up an enormous beanstalk, he discovers a giant's castle high up in the clouds. But the giant likes to eat little boys...  How ever will Jack escape?

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When Jack climbs up an enormous beanstalk, he discovers a giant's castle high up in the clouds. But the giant likes to eat little boys...

How ever will Jack escape?

My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect bedtime read for three to six year olds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848957077

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger Press

Edition: 9th edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mark Chambers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mara Alperin Series: Fairytale Classics

About the Author

When not writing, Mara enjoys reading, hiking, baking cupcakes and playing Ultimate Frisbee. She is based in Richmond, London. My First Fairy Tales are her first books for Little Tiger Press. Mark Chambers is an author and illustrator of children's picture books and young fiction. He studied Illustration at university and since graduating in 2003 has been represented by the London and New York illustration agency, The Bright Agency. Mark lives and works in the mountains of the French PyrÈnÈes, high up in the clouds with his wife and their very bouncy dog.

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