num_pages: 40
description: Drawing from African Asian and European folklore Fearsome Giant Fearless A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story retells the classic fairy tale in a single narrative through multiple world cultures.The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they're often scorned for being the youngest and smallest they're well-armed with cleverness and courage.In this companion to Glass Slipper Gold Sandal  Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and illustrator Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different traditionsJack and the Beanstalk Tom Thumb Kihuo Vasilisato create one narrative one complete picture of a small boy's triumph.
language: English
title: Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story
publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)