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K-3
Illustrated by
Aljoscha Blau.
This traditional retelling, based on Joseph Jacobs's version, is given new life through the dark humor and bizarre whimsy of the neon-colored mixed-media illustrations. Children will enjoy poring over the odd details: the bean peddler rides a motorized wheelchair; the giantess wears a mask; two imps live with the giants.