Jack and the Beanstalk

Kellogg, S. (1991). Jack and the Beanstalk. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Brief Annotation: “Fee-fi-fo-fum! I smell the blood of an Englishman.” This classic tale retells the story of Jack and his encounter with a giant ogre in order to steal the golden treasures. In the end, Jack chops down the beanstalk, killing the ogre. He becomes a rich man, marries the princess and lives happily ever after.

Genre: Folklore

Grade Level: K through Grade 3

Readers who will like this: Children who like classic fairy tales

Response/Rating (1-4): 3, This book is the classic version of Jack and the Beanstalk. The illustrations, especially of the evil ogre and his wife, will appeal to the young reader.

One question you would ask before a read aloud: What does it mean to have courage?