What did Jack learn about making money?

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Why do you think Jack's schemes backfired?

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What does 'hard work and good sense' mean to you?

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Jack and the Bean Snacks

Name: Jack and the Bean Snacks
ISBN: 9781434213051

by Tony Bradman

In this funny sequel to the classic fairy tale, Jack tries several schemes to get rich quick before learning the value of hard work and good sense.

About This Book

After tricking the giant and stealing the golden goose, Jack's continued schemes to make his mother happy backfire, until he finds a way to prosper off of hard work and good sense.

Concepts

Resilience & Perseverance Honesty & Integrity Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Justice & Fairness Growing Up Financial Hardship Fairy Tales & Mythology Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

This chapter book offers a clever continuation of the classic 'Jack and the Beanstalk' tale, exploring what happens after Jack's initial success. Jack, still aiming to please his mother, tries various schemes to make money, but these attempts backfire, leading him to discover the value of hard work and good sense. The story handles themes of responsibility and integrity in an accessible way, showing consequences for trickery and rewarding genuine effort. It's a gentle, humorous read that will resonate with early elementary readers. Parents can use this book to open conversations about honesty, perseverance, and the difference between quick fixes and lasting success.