Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in1734and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchantchildren. After al... » 

Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in1734and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchantchildren. After all what could be more reassuring to a small child than theidea that even a little boy can outwit a scary giant? John Cech retells thispopular story with humor and warmth adding plenty of entertaining detail andbringing in some less familiar elements too. For example when Jack escapesfor the last time the giants wife comes along with him and becomes hismothers good friend. And Robert Mackenzies art captures all the magic of thehuge beanstalk and the giants oversized world up in the clouds. «