What would you do with 6 bewitched beans? In this Spanish edition of our fresh take on Jack and the Beanstalk, kids will be encouraged to recreate the story for themselves, boosting language skills as they role play. Irish illustrator Niamh Sharkey's textured oil paintings heighten the magic and mystery.
Book of the Year Award Finalist, ForeWord Magazine, 2000
The Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books, Children’s Roundup, Newsweek Magazine, 1999
About the Contributors
Retold by - Richard Walker
Richard Walker (1943-1999) was born in Shropshire, England, and worked in a number of different professions before becomeing a writer, freelance broadcaster and professional storyteller. He traveled extensively around Britain and America, sharing his tales in a variety of venues, from folk festivals, schools and theaters to private homes.
Illustrated by - Niamh Sharkey
Award-winning Irish illustrator Niamh Sharkey works in oils on a gessoed textured background to create the richness in color that has quickly established her as a world class illustrator. She graduated in 1994 with First Class Honors from the College of Marketing and Design, Dublin, and was chosen as "Student of the Year" in the Graphics category by the Society of Designers in Ireland. Niamh now lives in Dublin, Ireland.
