New Tradewind title Jack and the Beanstalk has received a new review from Publishers Weekly.

Written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Talleen Hacikyan, Publishers Weekly praises the “undeniable enchantment in this work… Rosen’s unsentimental but always theatrical voice, and Hacikyan’s stained-glass-like visuals replant a familiar folktale in rich imaginative ground, showing how old stories can continue to yield new growth.”

In Michael Rosen’s wonderfully humourous and poetic retelling of this classic tale, the impoverished Jack trades his cow for magical beans that sprout into a towering beanstalk. As he ascends the formidable vine, he discovers a castle inhabited by a menacing giant. In the chase that ensues, Jack manages to secure enough wealth to sustain himself, his mother and his village.

You can read the full review here.

Read more about the book here.