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Artell, Mike

Jacques and de Beanstalk: A Cajun Tale

32 pp. | Dial | April, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8037-2816-5 $16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jim Harris. The classic folktale receives a regional treatment in this lively, rhythmic retelling. The main character makes a seemingly foolish choice to trade the family cow for a handful of supposedly magic beans. Humorous watercolor and pencil drawings capture the true personalities of Jacques, "MaMA," "dat man," "de lady," and the hungry and greedy giant. The Cajun-inflected verses make for an entertaining read-aloud. Glos.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

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