This is the retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, a beloved fairytale featured in the Ladybird Favorite Tales series. The story follows Jack, a poor boy who trades his cow for a handful of magic beans. When his mother angrily throws the beans out of the window, they grow into an enormous beanstalk reaching high into the sky.

Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a giant's castle at the top. There, he encounters a fearsome giant but also finds treasures like a golden harp and a goose that lays golden eggs. Jack manages to escape with the treasures, and when he returns home, the riches transform his life and that of his mother.

With its exciting adventure, elements of magic, and themes of bravery and cleverness, Jack and the Beanstalk remains a favorite among children. The Ladybird Favorite Tales version, with its vibrant illustrations and simplified text, makes it an ideal read for young children to enjoy and explore again and again.