The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk humorously revisited. When Jack sells the family cow for five dried beans, his mother is furious. But overnight the beans sprout into a giant beanstalk. Join Jack as he climbs the stalk.. and discovers a dangerous world above the clouds. Clear, engaging text, accompanied by stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from the University of Surrey. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.