Jack
and the Beanstalk written by E. Nesbit,
illustrated by Matt Tavares
Parents' Choice
Awards, Gold Award
New York Public
Library's 2006 "100 Titles for Reading and
Sharing" list
Cooperative Children's
Book Center Choices List
original artwork
exhibited at the Museum of American Illustration, part
of "The Original Art" 2006
original artwork
exhibited at the New York Public Library Children's
Room
starred review in School
Library Journal
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E.
Nesbit's
charming,
wry retelling of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK was first published in 1908.
Preserving the author's unabridged text, this gorgeously designed
edition features the dynamic artwork and dramatic perspectives of Matt
Tavares, realized in full-color illustrations for the very first time.
"What
puts this publication, in my opinion, far above any other
currently available is the beautifully wrought illustrations and the
outstanding production. Picture editions such as this are works of art
in their own right....The artwork is wonderfully designed and toned to
create an utterly
convincing and satisfying secondary world. This is a book to treasure
and one 'for keeps'. "
-Maurice
Saxby, Magpies Magazine
(Australia)
"...as graceful
and engaging a version of the tale as any
reader (or read-to) could want....The abundant pencil and watercolor
paintings executed by Matt Tavares for this edition add another
dimension to the book, one that complements Nesbit's tale beautifully.
Shades of green, taupe, and ochre predominate, entirely suitable in a
book where a beanstalk looms large, its tendrils weaving their way
through the pages."
-The
Globe and
Mail (Canada)
"This fabulous,
century-old version of the famous fairy tale is
granated additional life by Tavares' commanding illustrations...I
rarely thank publishers for providing good books, but in this case I
must..."
-Long
Beach Press
Telegram
"I have never seen such
a wonderful version of "Jack and the
Beanstalk." The illustrations are superb, and the writing is unusual
and delightful...."
-Chinaberry.com
"This is my
favorite children's book of the year. The
classic story of Jack selling his cow for a handful of beans is
complemented by illustrations that are engaging, dynamic and detailed.
This book is too delectable not to be shared with the entire family."
-The Tuscon Citizen
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