We return to the fairy tale lands of Lou Carter and Deborah Allwright, where the antagonists of the tales don’t behave as they are traditionally made to.

Then we see what can happen from this in a hilarious manner.

This time it’s a Giant who doesn’t want to stay in the castle up the beanstalk as it is boring and comes down to play in fairy land.

But he’s loud and destructive, which is very off putting for everyone else, even though he’s only bored and wants to play.

He’s so loud and destructive everyone hides from him and he can’t understand why he’s not liked but after a talk from someone who explained things to him and a lucky accident he became part of the fairy land group.

As always a lovely story with some really great illustrations, love the troll!

Looking forward to trying this out at story time.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

this is proper fun! Would be great to accompany writing/reading around traditional tales, or learning around being a good friend/what friendship looks like. I love the illustration style! Will definitely be buying this when it comes out!

This book was sweet, clever, and unexpectedly heartwarming. It playfully flipped fairytale tropes while still feeling sincere. A fun read with a lot of heart—and a quiet reminder that even the smallest roles can matter big time. Loved it.

A unique approach to the bean stalk Giant tale, from the Giant's perspective.
All subverted in a funny way, and makes for a rewarding read with funny moments.
There are lessons incorporated about acceptance, belonging, friendship, care, and helpfulness.

The facial expression were hilarious. The text is inventive and catchy too.

Following on from the excellently fun There Is No Dragon In This Story and There Is No Big Bad Wolf In This Story, Lou Carter now takes on the Giant in Jack and The Beanstalk. as the Giant comes down from the beanstalk but his size, volume and over enthusiasm frightens away familiar fairytale/traditional tale characters who take refuge up in the giant's kingdom.

The book is brilliant for a bedtime/storytelling read of an EY/KS1 classroom and Deborah Allwright's illustrations are full of fun, vibrancy and emotion.

Like all good books for younger readers and listeners, the Giant learns an important message after creating havoc. It's always good to recognise the characters from other stories or locations which are woven into this series of books.

Another winner- highly recommended for 2-7 year olds