In the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk," a young boy named Jack lives with his poor mother. When Jack trades their cow for a handful of magic beans, he plants them, and overnight, they grow into a gigantic beanstalk reaching up to the clouds. Curious and adventurous, Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a giant's kingdom. There, he encounters a fierce giant and treasures, including golden eggs and a magical harp. With bravery and cunning, Jack outsmarts the giant, stealing treasures and ultimately securing a better future for himself and his mother. The story celebrates courage and the spirit of adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Fairy Tales .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Peter Bailey has been illustrating books for more than thirty-five years and has worked with many of today's best known authors, including Philip Pullman, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo and Joan Aiken. He lives near Liverpool with his wife, Sian, who is also an illustrator. Rose Impey has written several best-selling series for Orchard, including Titchy Witch and Colour Crackers. She lives in Leicester. Nathan Reed is a new and highly talented illustrator. He lives in London.