Jack and the Beanstalk

(Hardback)

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Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a small child than the idea that even a little boy can outwit a scary giant
John Cech retells this popular story with humor and warmth, adding plenty of entertaining detail and bringing in some less familiar elements, too. (For example, when Jack escapes for the last time, the giants wife comes along with him, and becomes his mothers good friend.) And Robert Mackenzies art captures all the magic of the huge beanstalk and the giants oversized world up in the clouds.

Author Bio

Diane Namm is the author of several Classic Starts books, including Greek Myths. Maurizio Quarello studied architecture, graphic design, and illustration in his hometown of Turin, Italy. He has illustrated nearly 30 children's books and his work has appeared in numerous exhibitions worldwide. Quarello has received several national and international prizes and teaches illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata.