OF COURSE you think I was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

When Jack buys some magic beans from a mysterious old man, they lead him to a place he could never have imagined.

Jack and his mother are barely scraping by when a mysterious stranger gives them three magic beans. The resulting adventure takes Jack to a giant’s castle in the sky, where he encounters magical and sometimes terrifying things. Will Jack ever make it back to his mother? And will the magic beans change his fortunes, as the old man promised?

Jack doesn't listen to his mother and ends up running from a big, mean ogre! This fairy tale has magical beans, an old woman that helps Jack, and a happy ending.

This ebook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Jack's mother is very angry when he swaps their only cow for some magic beans. But before Jack knows it, he is off on a big adventure! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.