Jack and the Beanstalk

From English Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

Jack and the Beanstalk is a traditional English fairy tale collected by Joseph Jacobs and published in 1890. Jacobs gathered folk stories told across Britain and wrote them down so children could read them. This tale has been loved for over a century because it shows how a poor boy's courage and quick thinking help him outwit a giant and save his family from hunger. The story teaches children to be brave, use their wits, and sometimes take a risk when all seems lost.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 582 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

English Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs · Project Gutenberg

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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