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Jack and the Jelly Bean Stalk

Liz Pichon, Illustrator

Rachael Mortimer, Author

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: March 5, 2015

Category: Picture storybooks

ISBN: 9781444910407

Jack and the Beanstalk, with a delicious twist! Illustrated by Liz Pichon, creator of the bestselling Tom Gates series.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell … jelly beans! When Jack sells his cow for jelly beans, his mum is furious. But (of course) these are magic beans and soon Jack is on a big adventure up in the clouds.

Starring a hangry giant, a little white goose and a lifetime’s supply of jelly beans!

A deliciously funny tale, perfect for any child familiar with the original fairy story.

Reviews

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The Scotsman

colourful twist on the classic fairytale.

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Liz Pichon

Liz Pichon studied graphic design at Middlesex Polytechnic and Camberwell School of Art in London. She is the creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates and has won the Waterstones Children’s Prize, Blue Peter Award, Red House Book Award, and the Smarties Book Prize Silver Award.

Rachael Mortimer

Rachael had many successful years in advertising but is now a full time writer and mother. She lives in London with her husband and two daughters who are a constant source of inspiration for her children’s books. She won the Books Factor Award with Three Billy Goats Fluff.