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Jim and the Beanstalk

Jim and the Beanstalk

Summary

Early one morning, Jim woke up and saw a massive plant growing outside his window . . .

In this re-telling of the classic children's story by author of The Snowman Raymond Briggs, a little boy called Jim finds a beanstalk outside his window one morning. Like his predecessor Jack, he decides to climb it - and at the top, he finds a huge castle and a rather grumpy giant. But this giant isn't at all what Jim expected . . .

This funny and yet heartwarming story showcases the importance of friendship, problem-solving, and above all - kindness.

More classic stories from Raymond Briggs:
The Snowman - the wordless picture book
Father Christmas
UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age
The Elephant and the Bad Baby

About the author

Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He was the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, stage shows and animations. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, The Bear, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures.
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