Jim and the Beanstalk

Oct 9, 2024 6:22 AM

Author:Raymond Briggs

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

Reviews

In this charming tale told from the biscuit's point of view, Mini Grey creates a hugely satisfying night-world where fear can be seen off and a biscuit can change its chances in life

—— Guardian

Enjoyable as much for the witty innocence of the pictures as the barking-mad originality of the prose

—— Independent

Mini Grey, one of the brightest stars on the picture-book scene, seems to be incapable of producing a dull word or picture . . . Grey's text is beautifully matched by her clever visual jokes and inventive changes of perspective

—— Financial Times

Visually scrumptious, a flavoursome mix of wit and skill

—— The Sunday Times

A star turn

—— Observer

A mystery that is as clever and impish as its heroine

—— Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

An absolutely delightful debut

—— Kirkus Reviews Starred Review

A witty confection of highly colourful characters

—— The Horn Book

A delightful pick for sharp readers enamoured of gothic sensibilities and clever prose

—— Shelf Awareness Starred Review

This witty, imaginative entry deserves a prominent space on the MG shelf.

—— PaperBound

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