Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs - ISBN: 9780698115774
Paperback
Jim woke up early one morning to find a plant that was very like a beanstalk growing outside his window. Climbing to the top of the beanstalk, he found a castle and a giant, but with very modern problems that only Jim could help solve. A Library of Congress Children’s Book of the Year.

Jim and the Beanstalk

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  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    25 August 1997

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Summary

What if Jack wasn’t the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination.After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do-he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected- a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fresh take on a classic story.“In what could be called a sure read to success, …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780698115774
ISBN-10:0698115775
Author:Raymond Briggs
Publisher:Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
Imprint:Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:25 August 1997
Weight:130g
Dimensions:229mm x 205mm x 4mm
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Critics Review

Praise for Jim and the Beanstalk“In what could be called a sure read to success, Raymond Briggs projects a proven favorite into the new generation … It is a gigantic delight.”—The New York Times “A look at what might have happened if there had been a second trip up the beanstalk … Magical.”—Publishers Weekly“A sprightly sequel … Silly and engaging with humorous illustrations.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

About The Author

Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics such asFather Christmas,The SnowmanandFungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised andWhen the Wind Blowshas also been staged as theater. Raymond Briggs lives in Sussex. Raymond Briggs has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. His booktitled Ug was the winner of the Smarties Silver Award.

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