| Jack and the Beanstalk Contributor(s): Kellogg, Steven (Author), Kellogg, Steven (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688152813 ISBN-13: 9780688152819 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 Annotation: Join young Jack as he climbs a giant beanstalk to a magic castle in the clouds. Meet a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. And don't forget the ogre! This classic fairy tale has been revamped by Kellogg with a vigorous look and "many humorous touches to delight children. . . . Extremely satisfying" ("School Library Journal"). Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Arthurian - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical |
| Dewey: 398.210 |
| LCCN: 90045990 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.44" W x 10.98" (0.47 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 6122 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A favorite fairy tale brought vividly to life by Steven Kellogg's elaborate, classic artwork--perfect for a read-aloud pick Join young Jack as he climbs a giant beanstalk to a magic castle in the clouds. Meet a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. And don't forget the ogre... A classic fairy tale with rich and dynamic illustrations that will leave you chanting Fee-fi-fo-fum |
Contributor Bio(s): Kellogg, Steven: - Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than 100 children's books, including The Three Little Pigs, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird. Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York. |