".the dramatic and immediate images and the realistic setting make this an intriguing new "Jack" for storytimes as well as a fresh offering for fairy-tale units." -- BCCB "Images of a huge beanstalk superimposed on a brick apartment building; stylized blackbirds flying around the giant's cast≤ small Jack on hands and knees with large brush in hand amidst a pile of huge dirty dishes are …memorable…" -- SLJ.