First Stories Jack & the Beanstalk is the perfect introduction to this classic fairy tale for young children Push pull & slide mechanisms bring the story to life & introduce all the main characters including brave young Jack & of course the giant he discovers at the top of the towering beanstalk This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by internationally popular children's illustrator Natascha Rosenberg Titles to collect Snow White Alice in Wonderland Cinderella Rapunzel The Jungle Book Little Red Riding Hood ...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence ...

The classic fairy tale When Jack sells his cow for some magic beans they grow into a beanstalk with a GIANT surprise at the top! Fee fi fo fum! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop & improve their reading skills Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced & practised throughout Simple sentences & frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers & the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent fluent reading Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants & can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school Further content

Includes:: comprehension puzzles helpful notes for parents carers & teachers & book band information for use in schools Jack & the Beanstalk is a Level 3 Read it yourself title suitable for children who are developing reading confidence & stamina & are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary

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Two features In ' Jack & The Beanstalk' Costello falls asleep & dreams himself into the titular fairy tale Also

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Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or flunk out of fairy tale school just like his father before him To succeed Jack sells his COW (Computer of Wonder) for a handful of beans that overnight magically grow into a gigantic beanstalk reaching high into the sky Desperate to be a hero Jack climbs up the enchanted beanstalk into a magical & dangerous world & with the help of some friends he learns the true meaning of heroism on his adventure Actors Gilbert Gottfried Christopher Lloyd Chloe Grace Moretz Wallace Shawn Katey Sagal Daniel Roebuck James Karen Cheve Chase James Earl Jones & Colin Ford Director Gary J Tunnicliffe Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 2010 Screen Widescreen 1851 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Subtitles None Listed Duration 1 hour & 31 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Jack Robinson is a wealthy business man with no time for anything but work However a family curse is looming over him
- no man in the Robinson family ever lives past the age of thirty With his upcoming birthday appears the remains of a giant&s skeleton & a mysterious woman who claims to have once known the giant Jack decides to go with her to another world where he is told the story of his ancestor the original Jack & the Beanstalk In order to save his own life & the world of the giants Jack must right the wrongs of the past & return the magical harp & goose that lays the golden eggs to their rightful home Actors Matthew Modine Vanessa Redgrave Mia Sara Daryl Hannah Jon Voight Directors Brian Henson Language English Number of discs 1
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Based on the traditional fairy tale Jack & the Beanstalk this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home Jack's mother is very angry when he swaps their only cow for some magic beans But before Jack knows it he is off on a big adventure! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series
- a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers
- this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children Ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds

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Jack just got a new toy Is it a silly toy a scary toy or something else entirely? ...

Jack's Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles! & the only cure is the fruit of the fantastic flumflum tree which grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose It's a perilous journey but Jack bravely sets sail with a motley crew of only three -- & a large patchwork sack that Granny has filled with an odd assortment of items from chewing-gum to tent pegs But what use will they be against hungry sharks a leaky boat & a thieving monkey? Follow Jack across the ocean in this Jack & the Flumflum Tree an irresistible story from Julia Donaldson & David Roberts the creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip & The Troll ...