Jack and the Beanstalk

Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone's version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.

About the author

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.

Summary

Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone's version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.

Additional text

"This spirited and broadly comic version will be a welcome addition to fairy tale collections and to the picture book hour." School Library Journal

Product details

• Authors: Paul Galdone
• Assisted by: Paul Galdone (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.09.2013
• EAN: 9780544066656
• ISBN: 978-0-544-06665-6
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 203 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 254 g
• Series: Folk Tale Classics; Paul Galdone Classics; Folk Tale Classics; Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Horror, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE FICTION: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *, JUVENILE FICTION: Cooking & Food, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy / General