The suspense combined with familiarity would make this an ideal read aloud book. Osborne, Mary Pope. The Brave Little Seamstress. Kate and the beanstalk. After the giant eats and falls asleep, Kate steals the hen and escapes to her home. With her fantastic Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne keeps the good times rolling for kids all over the world. This Jack / Kate and the BeanStalk Lesson Plan is suitable for 3rd - 11th Grade. Now the giant and his wife live in the castle. Atheneum, 2002. Summary: In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant … Apr 14, 2013 - Citation: Kate and the Beanstalk, by … She climbs down the stalk and cuts it in two, causing the giant to fall to his death. Demco Media, 2005 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages. Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Kate climbs the beanstalk … His wife and child ran away safely. Kate climbed the beanstalk and when she got to the top she saw a castle. She leaves and comes back dressed in disguise for the second item. They get their castle back. From toddlers to teens, dabblers to bookworms - we have got everyone covered! Kate was desperate looking for food for her mother and herself. Osborne's line about the giant breaking his neck paired with this huge image of it was a whoa... moment. Willey, Margaret. Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte. Kate takes their cow to market to sell it, but instead she trades the cow for magic beans. Grades. Kate is one her way to sell their last cow when her bumps into an old woman. She throws the beans out the window. $19.99. (You might want to plant string bean seeds outside or in a pot and grow your own mini-beanstalk.) Be she alive or be she dead, I'll grind her bones to make my bread. New York, NY: Atheneum, 2000. . In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make her and her mother's fortune. Crown, 1986. Kate and the Beanstalk. We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions - starting at $0.99. BRAND NEW & Collectible. The mother is angry at the beans and tossed them out the window, to Kate's surprise, a huge beanstalk grows and she climbs to the top. Kate, like Jack, is a very curious and mischievous child that does not really listen to her mom. HarperCollins, 1998. Readers will cheer on the resourceful, gutsy Kate as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant. We have updated our Privacy Policy 11 pages of student work, plus an answer key!This Kate and the Beanstalk story study includes the following:• Story study title page for students• Before reading worksheet• Author research worksheet• Character chart• Dictionary L Kate (instead of Jack) trades her family's cow for magic beans and climbs the beanstalk to find a kingdom in the clouds. Kate and the Beanstalk (Book) : Osborne, Mary Pope : In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make her and her mother's fortune. I think this would so excellent to be included in a classroom for girls, and boys, to experience the idea that yes, girls can be heroines, even against great odds. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the terms of our updated Privacy Policy. 8 Reviews. A fresh twist to a classic tale with gauche and watercolor illustrations.. Delightful adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk in which young, affirmative and intelligent Kate (in contrast to her rather dim-witted, passive predecessor) scales the beanstalk and changes the family's fortunes. Swope, Sam. Jack and the Seven Deadly Giants. The mother is a. Mary Pope Osborne's retelling of Enchanted really caught my attention and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Buy Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne online at Alibris. Kate complies. A modern retelling has to be REALLY good before I like it. If you don't want to read, just watch the videos, and you'll get the idea! There’s much to enjoy in this spunky picture book, which puts a fresh face on an old favorite. PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5. By using our website you agree to our use of these cookies. Find out more. In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make her and her mother's fortune. This Picture Book is Traditional Literature (with a twist). Kate and the Beanstalk is a creative and fresh retelling of the traditional Jack and the Beanstalk and is based on Andrew Lang's work from "The Read Fairy Book," published in 1890. She throws the beans out the window. I also like how big the pictures were and how the whole page was used, not just a little corner. All ages. Atheneum, 2001. The end of the story brings a very pleasing resolution, as a fairy magically arrives and we find out the identity of Kate’s father, who had lived in the castle, was the original owner of the hen, coins, and harp, and had been killed by the giant. I really think they would appreciate the story and excited to read on to find out what is going to happen in the end of the story. Stanley, Diane. Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter. Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter's funny, magical retelling of … Now we have justification for Kate to steal back from the dreadful giant the knight's three most precious possessions: the golden egg-laying hen, the bag of gold coins, and that talking harp. Putnam, 1989. Kate’s kindness to a beggar and old woman as well as her bravery, make her a worthy role model for today’s young female readers. Here's where the story takes a turn. The knight's wife and baby were in the valley below, but now they were poor and close to starving. The ending was perfect to this story because her mother and her aren't starving and depressed anymore. She meets a woman that tells her about the castle that Kate sees and she tells her that she must steal three items back for the daughter and mother to get their castle back from the mean guy that killed their father and husband. Kate and the Beanstalk: with audio recording - Ebook written by Mary Pope Osborne. Kate and the Beanstalk 40. by Mary Pope Osborne, Giselle Potter (Illustrator) Paperback (Reprint) $ 8.99. The book gives this feel of a princess story, but without the prince. Henry Holt, 2005. Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter’s funny, magical retelling of a favorite fairy tale featuring Kate, a new and inspiring heroine. Donaldson, Julia. The Giants and the Joneses. Osborne tweaks tradition with this feminist rendition of a classic fairy tale. That night, a giant bean stalk grows from the beans. Please take a moment to review it. A fairy, who was the old woman, reveals that Kate's father was the good knight. [I know that the giant dies in most if not all the versions, but here it just seemed super violent. 1. Edition 1st ed. Kate And The Beanstalk Get This Book. Inspired by Andrew Lang's version of "Jack and the Beanstalk" published in 1890, Mary Pope Osborne has reworked the familiar tale to give us a female protagonist, the plucky Kate. A clever twist on a classic fairy tale, Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter's Kate and the Beanstalk stars a whip-smart girl instead of traditionally lazy, not-so-bright Jack. The castle to where the beanstalk led to once belonged to. She returns to the castle two more times, in disguise, to steal the coins and the harp. and Terms of Use. Kate (instead of Jack) trades her family’s cow for magic beans and climbs the beanstalk to find a kingdom in the clouds. Osborne, Mary Pope. Sleeping Bobby.Atheneum/Anne Schwartz, 2005. Also, the author added another twist by including a fairy who tested Kate to see if she was worthy of her inheritance. Instead of Jack being the main character, it was a girl named Kate. They were a little cartoonish, but the bright colors made up for this. Kate and the Beanstalk. Kate and the beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne, unknown edition, Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store There's a lot we could tell you. Kate and her mother return to their castle where the giant's wife agrees to cook for them. I thought that the illustrations were really nice. McElderry, 2001. Climbing up the beanstalk, Kate meets an old woman who tells her how the fine castle above the clouds once belonged to a noble knight until a monstrous giant killed him and took it over. That night, a huge beanstalk grows next to their house. Kate and the Beanstalk. The Beanstalk Project helps students regain their sense of agency, build their skills, and put themselves on a path to success that's meaningful for them! instead of Jack. $8.99. Steig, Jeanne. A Handful of Beans. Upon climbing the beanstalk, Kate meets a disguised fairy queen who tells her the fearsome giant stole a knight's castle long ago. Osborne, M. P., & Potter, G. (Ages 4–8). Johnson, Paul Brett. Summary: Kate and her mother are very poor. Winner Blurb: After selling the family cow for magic beans, a spunky young Kate climbs the beanstalk and meets the giant who has murdered a knight and stolen his castle. Aha! I really enjoyed this story. As in the original story with Jack, brave Kate flees the giant’s castle with a hen, a bag of gold coins and a singing harp. Kate and the beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne, 2000, Atheneum Books for Young Readers edition, in English - 1st ed. Cauley, Lorinda Bryan. Jack and the Beanstalk. Fortunately she makes it out and she then discovers that her mother and her were the two that the old woman was talking about that had to flee their castle. By clicking 'Sign Up,' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Group’s Privacy Policy (Wouldn't you be?) Sometimes he wears jeans. My favorite part of the story was when the old woman comes down and informs Kate that her and her mother are the two that own the castle. Kate and her mother are impoverished with nothing to eat, and it seems that their only salvation is to sell their cow. In this Kate and the Beanstalk lesson plan, students read a variety of fairy tales and fractured fairy tales in order to compare and contrast them. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Instead of Jack being the main character, it was a girl named Kate. This feminist twist on the traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk really resonanted with me. Some of my complaints about this version are, Surprisingly this book stood fairly true to the story that I grew up knowing of "Jack and the Beanstalk". Kilodavis, C., & DeSimone, S. (Ages 4–8). Kate climbs the beanstalk and tricks the giants and steals extravagant items … Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Kate and the Beanstalk: with audio recording. Kate and the Beanstalk by Osborne, Mary Pope available in Hardcover on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. Beautiful illustrations complement the story of how Kate captures three of the giant's treasures and learns about her family. The woman tells Kate that the castle belonged to a good knight and his family, but a terrible giant came and killed the knight. Kate is the clever and confident heroine in this lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. Goodreads reviews for Kate and the Beanstalk (Anne Schwartz Books) Reviews from Goodreads.com. Galdone, Paul. The History of Mother Twaddle and the Marvelous Achievements of Her Son, Jack. In the end we discover that Kate was the infant and her mother was the wife to noble knight. Callaway, 2000. Similarities Plot: Climb a vine to get to a giant's home Characters: A vine climber A mother A giant The giant's wife Solution: Steal from the giant Sell what they get Kate (not plus 8) and the Beanstalk Problem: Family is out of money Needs to sell their pet/farm animal When A great audiobook requires not only fantastic source material, but also a narrator who can translate that text into an amazing... An enjoyable retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk" this time with a heroine. Clarion, 1979. The fairy escorts Kate and her mother into the heavens to live once again in the beautiful castle. Paperback. BookPal is a new generation library that provides a unique reading experience to book lovers with a wide range of books for every type of reader. She tosses the beans out the window, and overnight, a beanstalk grows. Farrar, 2004. Kellogg, Steven.Jack and the Beanstalk. It's not an annoyingly PC version, just a "Kate" rather than a "Jack" This is based on a different version of the tale than the one I grew up with, so I liked the "surprise" ending! Then see how another plucky girl takes on giants in Osborne's The Brave Little Seamstress. With great courage, she chops down the beanstalk just in time. She met a fairy who told her a story about a giant who killed a good knight and took over his castle and his three treasures. This Kate and the Beanstalk Lesson Plan Lesson Plan is suitable for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade. She set out with all they had left, a cow, and traded for some magic beans. Here it's Kate instead of Jack who trades her family's cow for magic beans, and later climbs the beanstalk to find a king The illustrations added nice detail and really made the reader feel like he or she was right there helping Kate retrieve the items. Kate exchanges the cow for some magic beans. Her mother is horrified, of course. Responsibility written by Mary Pope Osborne ; illustrated by Giselle Potter. Sometimes he wears dresses. Giselle Potter's folk art-style watercolors are loads of fun, and readers will enjoy contrasting this version to others starring Jack instead of Kate. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mary Pope Osborne's retelling of Enchanted really caught my attention and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. :-) I probably would have given this more stars if I'd liked the illustrations better--as it was, they kind of ruined the mood of the story, but that is just personal taste. I think kids would enjoy the book, but I wasn't to big of fan of the illustrations. Fearless Jack. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Hardcover. Like Jack of old, she sets out to sell the cow and ends up trading it for a handful of magic beans. Her mother is very upset when Kate returns home. Morrow, 1991. Still, James. Jack and the Wonder Beans. My 3-year-old nephew did not like this story, nor did I. Winner Description: Written by Mary Pope Osborne. Kate and the Beanstalk (Anne Schwartz Books) by Mary Pope Osborne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. I find it fun to look for childhood stories and read different endings. Shop now. With her Princess Leia-style hairdo, a few disguises and a can-do attitude, Kate comes across as a real action heroine, whether setting off determinedly with the family cow, nipping up the beanstalk or pedaling an eggbeater to assist the giantess in preparing breakfast. However, the ending had a fun twist to it. Here it's Kate instead of Jack who trades her family's cow for magic beans, and later climbs the beanstalk to find a kingdom in the clouds. This is a story study for Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne. My Princess Boy. That night, a huge bean. Putnam, 1977. As the reader, you felt yourself pulling for Kate and hoping that she retrieves the items so the mother and daughter could get their castle back. A brief excerpt of Mary Pope Osborne's lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. It's not an annoyingly PC version, just a "Kate" rather than a "Jack" This is based on a different version of the tale than the one I grew up with, so I liked the "surprise" ending! Buy Kate and the Beanstalk (Anne Schwartz Books) Reprint by Osborne, Mary Pope (ISBN: 9781416908180) from Amazon's Book Store. please sign up (He told me he didn't want to read the book any more.) Of course, there is a happy ending when the giant dies, but again this book had a bit of unique twist to it. She sneaks in and grabs the first item. Kate and the Beanstalk Text Excerpt. :-) I probably w. An enjoyable retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk" this time with a heroine. Surprisingly this book stood fairly true to the story that I grew up knowing of "Jack and the Beanstalk". Roaring Brook, 2005. $8.99. However, the ending had a fun twist to it. Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum’un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Her mother is angry and throws the beans out the window. Kate and her mother are very poor. As in the original story with Jack, brave Kate flees the giant’s castle with a hen, a bag of gold coins and a singing harp. Kate enters the castle in search of the objects so that she can return them to their rightful owner. Students gain a deeper understanding of the fairy tale genre by reading fractured versions of familiar tales. View All Available Formats & Editions. PW 's starred review said it "puts a fresh face on an old favorite." Morrow, 1997. Kate exchanges the cow for some magic beans. Summary: Kate and her mother are very poor. I would have this story in my classroom library for kindergarten through third graders. Chase, Richard. The Jack Tales. They discuss their character traits, stereotypes and "Bend Stereotypes" by modeling and demonstrating them within a Venn Diagram. Kate is one her way to sell their last cow when her bumps into an old woman. While she is escaping with the harp, the giant wakes up and runs after Kate. A femisist version of a familiar tale. Hicks, Ray. The Jack Tales. It made me smile and appreciate this story even more. Haley, Gail E. Jack and the Bean Tree. “Fee, Fi, Fo, Fu’un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman…” are the words bellowed by the giant each time Kate is present. Register for the newsletter here! Garner, Alan.Jack and the Beanstalk. Putnam, 1983. She set out with all they had left, a cow, and traded for some magic beans. Author: Mary Pope Osborne Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481419560 Size: 77.59 MB Format: PDF, Docs Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40 View: 4851. The lovely illustrations, which beautifully show the perspective of height and distance, are interspersed with text throughout, adding greatly to the visual interest of the story. Doubleday, 1992. Kate wants to fulfill these duties and is determined to do so. Fractured version with Kate instead of Jack plus a reason to steal from the giant. NOOK Book. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes? With great courage, she chop. You'll have such fun reciting the big oaf's adjusted refrain: FEE, FI, FO, FUM'UN, I SMELL THE BLOOD OF AN ENGLISHWOMAN. To see what your friends thought of this book, They had an infant, but the noble knight was killed by the giant, and the wife and her child had to live below. Mary Pope Osborne, Turtleback Books. The woman describes three of the knight's most valuable possessions: a hen that lays golden eggs, a bag of gold coins, and a wondrous harp. Briggs, Raymond. Jim and the Beanstalk. Like Jack of old, she sets out to sell the cow and ends up trading it for a handful of magic beans. “Fee, Fi, Fo, Fu’un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman…” are the words bellowed by the giant each time Kate is present. Kate comes across some magic beans that eventually get planed only to grow a giant beanstalk. Her mother is very upset when Kate returns home. The giant's wife sees Kate and asks for help cooking the giants food. Gerstein, Mordicai. Carolinda Clatter. Kate and the Beanstalk, by Mary Pope Osborne Date: May 7, 2017 Author: norawaaraniemi 0 Comments Mary Pope Osborne, author of The Magic Tree House series, presents another fantastic story in Kate and the Beanstalk , a twist on the old “Jack and the Beanstalk” story with a female character and a different approach to the story. Kate was desperate looking for food for her mother and herself. I like that they were bold and popped off the page. Kate and the Beanstalk By Mary Pope Osborne Kate knew she must disguise herself to return to the castle. Houghton Mifflin, 1943. Illustrated by Giselle Potter. We use cookies to enhance your visit to us. She then returns a third time to retrieve the third item to almost get caught by the giant. Kate and the Beanstalk (Book) : Osborne, Mary Pope : In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make her and her mother's fortune. I really enjoyed this story about Kate and the beanstalk. Mary Pope Osborne has channeled a lifelong love of exploration and travel into one of the most popular children’s book series of the past two decades. The fairy wanted Kate to do three tasks to get back the treasures. The castle to where the beanstalk led to once belonged to a noble knight and his wife. Published by Atheneum/Anne Schwartz. About Us. Kate climbs up the stalk and finds an old woman and a castle. Kate, not recognizing herself in the old woman's tale, of course, sets out to right a few wrongs, helps the poor mistreated giant's wife out with the cooking, and robs the giant blind. Inspired by Andrew Lang's version of "Jack and the Beanstalk" published in 1890, Mary Pope Osborne has reworked the familiar tale to give us a female protagonist, the plucky Kate. Students compare/contrast "Jack and the Beanstalk," by Steven Kellogg to "Kate and the Beanstalk," by Mary Pope Osborne.