Making reading fun...in English and Spanish!

Jack only wants to help his poor mother. But when he decides to sell the family cow for a handful of magic beans, he finds himself in a giant-sized mess!

Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale - retold in English and Spanish - will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page. Each spread features the English text and Spanish text side by side for ease of reading. Children can build their reading skill along side learning another language!

Children will find hours of entertainment in the pages of these timeless tales! Our English-Spanish Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories are delightfully illustrated classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again! Collect all of the titles in this wonderful series today!

Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. Each book includes 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, and measures 8" x 8." --In this beloved tale, clever Puss in Boots helps his master find true love. Children will eagerly continue reading to see if Puss can outsmart the giant and escape the lion's sharp teeth --This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension.

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