This book was so well written. It is a blast to read and very creative. I like how it is set in a more modern city so it is easy to relate to. I also liked how the giant was a kind giant. I like how at the end Jack helped the giant to use his talent of cooking to help the family restaurant. It teaches a great lesson that we can use our talents in any situation to help other people. We all have talents, we just have to learn how to use them in order to help other people. This book teaches that by using the giant, the giants chicken, and the giants radio. This book also teaches what is truly important. The giant was sad to leave behind his huge mansion of money. But he realized that being with his friends was more important. Family and friendship are more important than money. In this world it's easy to get caught up into thinking that whoever has the most money, the newest fad, or the biggest "toys" is the happiest. Jack and the Baked Beanstalk helps us to remember that this is false. The giant is not happy even though he is surrounded by stacks of money. In a fun twist to this classic tale, Colin Stimpson teaches us about what is truly important and what will really make us happy.
A modern re-telling of the classic folktale, with a very tame twist on the giant.
—Adri
Great illustrations and cute fractured fairy tale. My class loved it!
—Kerry
I really like the new twists on fairy tales, and this one was sweet.
—Aliyah
Awesome pictures.
—Jubilee
