Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Orange Book Band for guided reading. It features a longer, less structured text with a more extended vocabulary and more literary language, with more space allowed for text than for pictures. It is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: Ransom Publishing

Jack and the Beanstalk is a beloved children's story that has been retold in various forms over the years. This particular version is designed for developing readers and is carefully leveled at the Orange Book Band for guided reading. With its 535 words, it is suitable for ages 6-7 and features beautiful illustrations throughout. The text is longer and less structured, with a more extended vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. There is also more space allowed for text than for pictures, making it a great choice for early readers.

One of the key features of Jack and the Beanstalk is its inclusion in the Ransom Reading Stars programme. This structured programme is designed to help children learn to read and includes fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book band levels (Pink through to Lime). Each level focuses on a different aspect of reading, such as phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension, and includes a range of activities and games to help children practice and improve their skills.

Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic tale that has been enjoyed by generations of children. It tells the story of a young boy named Jack who trades a cow for five magic beans. When he climbs the beanstalk, he finds himself in a giant's castle, where he meets a friendly giant and his wife. The giant is impressed by Jack's bravery and offers him a feast in exchange for the cow. However, Jack's greed gets the better of him and he steals the giant's treasure, including a golden harp and a hen that lays golden eggs.

The giant is furious and chases Jack down the beanstalk. Jack manages to escape, but the giant follows him and eventually catches up with him. Jack is able to outsmart the giant by tricking him into climbing up the beanstalk again, but this time the giant falls and is killed. Jack and his mother are then able to live happily ever after, with the treasure that the giant had stolen.

Jack and the Beanstalk is a story that teaches children about the consequences of greed and the importance of being kind and generous. It also includes a range of literary devices, such as repetition, simile, and metaphor, which help to make the story more engaging and memorable.

In addition to its educational value, Jack and the Beanstalk is also a fun and entertaining story. The illustrations are colorful and vibrant, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The story has a fast-paced plot that keeps children engaged, and the ending is satisfying and unexpected.

Jack and the Beanstalk is a book-banded reading book that is suitable for developing readers. It features a longer, less structured text with a more extended vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. It is part of the Ransom Reading Stars programme, which is designed to help children learn to read and includes fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book band levels. The story teaches children about the consequences of greed and the importance of being kind and generous, and includes a range of literary devices that help to make the story more engaging and memorable. Whether you are reading it to your child or reading it yourself, Jack and the Beanstalk is a story that you will not forget.

Weight: 60g
Dimension: 161 x 199 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781278208