Thea’s science project grows unusually tall in this funny twist on the classic Jack fairy tale.

Thea decides to plant some old bean seeds and watch them grow as her science project. And grow they do—into a giant beanstalk. Savvy young readers will recognize elements from the classic “Jack” fairy tale, such as a harp and golden egg, but the haughty grown-ups that Thea writes to for help do not. Thea receives letters and comical advice from a plethora of dim “experts,” ranging from botanist to symphony conductor to zoologist. Thea’s Tree playfully combines curriculum areas, including science, language arts, and storytelling into a clever tale kids will love.

Alison Jackson is the award-winning author of I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie and The Ballad of Valentine. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

Janet Pedersen is a book designer and artist as well as the illustrator of a growing number of picture books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Imprint: Dutton Juvenile
Distributor: Penguin Group USA, Inc
Publication Date: 05-15-2008
Pages: 32
Measurements: 12.24in X 9.26in X 0.40in X 1.03lb