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Jack and the Beanstalk

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This story is from English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs in the nineteenth century. "Jack and the Beanstalk" is one of the best-known English fairy tales, remembered for its magic beans, the giant's rhyme, and a boy's courage and quick thinking. The story teaches children that bravery and cleverness can help us face dangers much bigger than ourselves. A few period terms have been modernised.

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Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 374 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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