Jack`s turn of fortune signals an exciting new direction for Matt Tavares, whose stunning full-color artwork enlivens this classic gift edition.Jack can`t seem to do anything useful for his poor mother. He can`t even conduct an errand as simple as selling the cow; instead, he trades the beast for a handful of beans. But then, amazingly, those very beans sprout into a towering stalk, elevating Jack to a strange land ruled by a greedy giant. Jack must be clever and brave as he tries to return the giant`s stolen treasures to their rightful owner. E. Nesbit`s charming, wry retelling of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK was first published in 1908. Preserving the author`s unabridged text, this gorgeously designed edition features the dynamic artwork and dramatic perspectives of Matt Tavares, realized in full-color illustrations for the very first time.