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Kate and the Beanstalk

Kate and the Beanstalk

by Mary Pope Osborne Illustrated by Giselle Potter
Kate is the clever and confident heroine in this lively retelling of the classic fairy tale. Upon climbing the beanstalk, Kate meets a disguised fairy queen who tells her the fearsome giant stole a knight's castle long ago. Beautiful illustrations complement the story of how Kate captures three of the giant's treasures and learns about her family.
Ages
6, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
3.5
Lexile Measure
440L
DRA
28
Guided Reading
L
Publisher
Atheneum Books
Number of Pages
40
Genre
Adventure, Classics, Comedy and Humor, Fables, Folk Tales and Myths

About the Author and Illustrator

Mary Pope Osborne As a children's book author, Mary Pope Osborne considers herself to be a professional daydreamer.

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