It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk


Written by Josh Funk
Illustrated by Edwardian Taylor
Published in 2017

Why we chose this book:
For 2018 March Book Madness - it's up against Each Kindness.

Mom's Review

Jack weighs in as a narrator retells the fairy tale.

In this comedic rendition, speech bubbles show characters' incredulity as the story unfolds. Imagine Jack giving the vegan giant tips on his rhymes, and an exasperated narrator who can't get his characters to behave as expected. Probably more smirk-inducing for parents; children without a complete grasp of the original version may miss the humor.

Son's Review
(age 3 years)

Mom: Was it a fun, silly book?

Son: No. It has a giant who wants to eat the boy.

Dad: In the end did the giant want to eat the boy? What did you think about that?

Son: They becomeded friends. I think that was neat.

Mom: What did they cook? They made a taco bowl? I know someone who makes those!

Son: T!

Mom: What would you do if you met the giant?

Son: Eat a taco bowl with him.


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