A tale where a young boy shows courage and intelligence as he helps others. For ages 4 and up.
This rendition stays true to the traditional fairy tale without getting too complex for young children to understand or retell. Seven cardboard figures which match the story's illustrations are included. See if your child can join in for a giant-like "Fee, fi, fo, fum! I smell the blood of an Englishman!" Discuss how Jack showed courage in this story, and the ways other people you know (in your family, in your community) have helped others. Encourage your child to retell the story using their finger for an "ax" to chop down the beanstalk!
The Story-in-a-Box book sets were awarded the 2004 "Teacher's Choice Award for the Family" by Learning magazine. Each board book comes with a built-in drawer which holds durable cut-out characters from the story. The characters are sized just right for little or big hands!
The cardboard story figures can be used by the child and/or parent to act out the story as it is read. After being familiarized with the story, a child can be encouraged to retell the story with a parent's guidance or independently, using the storybook figures. Story retelling is an effective way to build communication and literacy skills. Story-in-a-Box books will give your child the opportunity to practice these important skills and have fun with a story at the same time!
