Raymond Briggs

Jim and the Beanstalk

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

What if Jack wasn't the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination. After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do-he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected: a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fresh take on a classic story. "In what could be called a sure read to success, Raymond Briggs projects a proven favorite into the new generation . . . It is a gigantic delight."-The New York Times "A look at what might have happened if there had been a second trip up the beanstalk . . . Magical."-Publishers Weekly "A sprightly sequel . . . Silly and engaging with humorous illustrations."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Altersempfehlung: 4 bis 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. August 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 202mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 125g
• ISBN-13: 9780698115774
• ISBN-10: 0698115775
• Artikelnr.: 21006656

Autorenporträt

Raymond Briggs is one of the most successful picture book creators of our time. His books include classics such as Father Christmas, The Snowman  and Fungus the Bogeyman. Several of his books have been televised and  When the Wind Blows has also been staged as theater. Raymond Briggs lives in Sussex. Raymond Briggs has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration. His book titled Ug was the winner of the Smarties Silver Award.