Another best-selling picture book from the creators of Percy the Park Keeper and Kipper.

Jasper hopes to grow a beanstalk, but becomes discouraged when the bean he plants doesn't grow after a week.

This title, by Ann Browne, focuses on the teaching of writing at Key Stage 1 and before and fully addresses the National Literacy Strategy at this level. The text fully reflects the requirements of the ITT National Curriculum, whilst addressing the latest research findings on the development of literacy skills in the primary years.

Uses well-known children's stories as starting points for activities introducing language and literacy, mathematics, sandplay, nature study and creative work.

Adopted by Rowan/Salisbury Schools.