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Jack and the Beanstalk (Keepsake Stories) by [Brighter Child]

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Carol Ottolenghi

Jack and the Beanstalk (Keepsake Stories) Kindle Edition

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of Jack as he watches in amazement as his magic beans grow into a beanstalk that reaches beyond the clouds!

CLASSIC STORIES: This classic retold tale captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures.

BENEFITS: Easy-to-follow story books are an excellent skill-building resource for reading comprehension, while introducing your child to hundreds of new words.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading.

BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

490
Publisher

Brighter Child
Publication date

January 30, 2013
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ISBN-13

978-1577683773
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About the Author

Carol Ottolenghi has written nonfiction and fiction books for adults and children for almost 20 years. In 1996, she won the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Magazine Merit Honor Award. One of her stories was selected for Best of the Children's Market by the Institute of Children's Literature. She currently lives in Ohio.

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When a giant beanstalk sprouts near his window, Jack just has to see where it leads. Children will be delighted to follow Jack on his adventures up the beanstalk accompanied by vibrant illustrations.

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN : B00ECY6C1G
Publisher : Brighter Child (January 30, 2013)
Publication date : January 30, 2013
Language : English
File size : 44767 KB
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Print length : 32 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #516,342 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #176 in Baby & Toddler Nursery Rhyme Books
- #181 in Children's Multicultural Folk Tales
- #715 in Nursery Rhymes

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My childhood hurts

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017

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When I was a kid, my dad would read Jack and the Beanstalk to my brother and me. He has a boomy voice and could Fee Fi Fo Fum like nobody's business. Well, I wanted to have that memory with my son, too, so I got him this book for Christmas.

The book itself is only O.K. The story line is the same as the old classic, but the dialog and narration fall flat. For instance, when Jack first climbs up the beanstalk, the narration is as follows:

"Without waking his mother, Jack started climbing the beanstalk. His arms and legs began to ache, but he forgot about them when he saw the castle."

Then he knocks. There is no sense of awe or adventure. The passage sounds more like an afternoon stroll to the neighbor's house.

Also, each time after the first that the male giant enters the scene, his "Fee Fi Fo Fum" line gets shorter. The second time, it ends before "Be he alive," and the third time, his wife cuts him off with, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." For me, that ruined the immersion in a fantastical world, and left me disappointed.

This is Jack, but it's not the rich, immersive Jack from your childhood. You would be wise to find a better version.

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CJ Mac

Good story and graphics

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2011

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I thought this was a great version of the story with great graphics. I used to tell this story from memory to my 2 yr old daughter and it's all she wanted to hear about, so I thought I'd look for a book. This story was pretty much the same one, had more details than what I remembered, but good details. For those interested (since it's not real clear), here is a summary of how this specific book tells the story:

-Jack and his mom (who is out of work) are poor and decide to sell their cow
-Jack goes to sell it but is met by a man on the way who trades the cow for magic beans
-Jack's mom gets angry and throws the beans out the window, resulting in a beanstalk
-Jack climbs the beanstalk to find a castle
-The female giant agrees to let Jack work for some money, but warns him that her husband will want to eat him if he gets caught
-Jack steals some gold coins from the male giant while he is sleeping (which the giant stole from Jack's village in the first place)
-Jack goes back up a second time and steals the goose that lays the golden eggs
-Jack goes up a third time to steal the singing harp, against his mother's request, which ends up waking up the giant, who chases jack down the beanstalk
-Jack and his mom chop down the beanstalk, destroying the giant

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Mommymouse

Nice telling, illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014

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This is a nice version of the story, and the illustrations are nicer than I expected for a bargain priced paperback. Just FYI- this is the adaptation of the story that claims the giant stole the gold, goose, and harp from Jack's family, which I suppose somewhat diminishes the heinousness of the theft/murder Jack and his mother commit. (Okay, not at all, but apparently that's why this rendition has become more popular in the last generation.) This reads as a classic, with just a bit of humor.

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Chilly Winters

My grandson enjoyed reading Jack and the Beanstalk book

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018

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My grandson enjoyed reading Jack and the Beanstalk book. He can't wait to find out what happens at the end of the story. I would recommend these books to other friends and family members with children who enjoys reading, and the desire with exceling in reading.

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Madeline Hamilton

Rhya favorite

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013

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I purchased this book because I enjoyed it going up and I read it to my children. Now I'm a grandma and decided to start reading to my grandchildren and they love it, what surprised me the most is the price of this used (NEW) book, it wasnt used at all and I was able to personalize this book with their names in it so now they smile saying read my book.
this was one of many books I've purchased and love so much. I have recommended this to my children for home collections. even their cheap selves can afford this. Thank you soo much
This one is a favorite of my eldest granddaughter every night! but I love this time with them.

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Great for reading and discussion time

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021

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Great for teaching kids to love reading. Plus an opportunity to discuss values. Each person in the family contributed their learned lessons and children get the benefit.

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Jennifer

Cute story!

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019

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I read this every evening to my granddaughter. It is short enough she can stay entertained and not get bored. It is one of her favorites!

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Butterfly Lady

Jack and the Beanstalk Doesn't Disappoint

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017

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The classic story. I really like the illustrations. It does have the words Fee Fi, Fo Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman. Whether that is too scary for some children, I don't know. You could always edit your reading! I hope to read this to my grandsons soon and see their reaction. I am looking into buying others in this series.

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Alan Campbell

Bought to support home schooling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2021

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Bought to support home schooling, granddaughter not reading yet but she found it enjoyable and encouraged the following of theme set from school

nicola curtis

Quick delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2020

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Perfect, good value and delivered 2 days earlier than expected

RAB

Great bedtime story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2020

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Love this story! Never gets old

Penguinlady22000@Yahoo .co.uk

My grandson likes this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019

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My grandson likes this book

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Mrs Shaw

Pleased these books weren't expensive the pictures inside are terrible ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2015

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Pleased these books weren't expensive the pictures inside are terrible no good for children and very american but story is still there!

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