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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Jim and the Beanstalk

Bibliographic information: Briggs, R. Jim and the Beanstalk (1970) New York: Coward-McCann

Annotation: Jim helps the giant in new and interesting ways. The giant is growing old and needs help. He has lost his teeth and is losing his eyesight as well. Jim helps the giant get fake teeth and glasses. Jim and the Beanstalk takes a classic tale and makes it something new.

Genre: Picturebook/Folktale

Grade Level: K-2

Readers who will like this book: Children that enjoy folktales, especially Jack and the Beanstalk.

Response/Rating: I enjoyed this book. The story is more modern and much easier to follow than the classic tale. 3

Classroom questions: Have you ever heard of Jack and the Beanstalk? (opening) Why do you think this story is different? Which story do you prefer? (closing)
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