Jack and The Beanstalk (We Both Read) [Hardcover]

Sindy McKay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: We Both Read

A lively and exciting adaptation of the classic tale of magic beans and a fearsome giant.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-2-Two beginning readers that encourage adults and children to read together using different levels of vocabulary. The left-hand pages are designed to be read by "Parents" and the right side by youngsters. The stories were adapted from traditional fairy tales and this familiarity adds to their appeal. The concept is one with merit and both adaptations are competently done. The cartoon-inspired drawings for The Frog Prince have a humorous bent while the art for Jack and the Beanstalk is colorfully done for dramatic effect.
Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Treasure Bay Inc; 1 edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891327003
• ISBN-13: 978-1891327001
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had thought of it!, June 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Jack and The Beanstalk (We Both Read) (Hardcover)

A really great idea in children's books! The adult reads the paragraphs on the left side of the book. The parent's sides are full of descriptive words that add to the story. The child reads the right side of the book. The words continue to tell the story, but in more simple words. My son (age five) loves to read these books. The when I read my section, it gives him a much needed break, and he can just imagine what is going on in the story. When it is his turn to read, he is ready to participate!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For An Older Child, January 26, 2009

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Sharon Peart (Trinidad W.I) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jack & the Beanstalk (We Both Read - Level 1-2 (Quality)) (Paperback)

I was disappointed with this book. I don't think that it's suitable for small children. I bought it for my 4 years old son's birthday and had to put it away for when he's older. The story seems OK and it should be more useful when he starts to read - then we can both read it together

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 4 year old twins both enjoy this book!, February 24, 2001

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"nyclinda" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jack & the Beanstalk (We Both Read - Level 1-2 (Quality)) (Paperback)

Beautifully illustrated and written - the story is true to the fairy tales original plot. I especially like the fact that children can enjoy and participate in this book at their own level. My almost 4 year old boy is an early reader -- he can phonetically pronounce more than half the words on the children's pages, and adds new words each time we read it. His twin sister is just starting to sound out words, but watches with interest as I read the children's pages to her and point to each word as I say it. We're planning to give a copy of this book in the "goody bag" to each child at their 4 year old birthday party next month!