Jack lives with his mother. They are poor. One day Jacks mother calls him.

She tells him to sell their cow

On his way to the market, Jack meets a man. Give me your cow, he says. In return, I will give you five magic beans.

Jack takes the beans home. Jacks mother is very angry. She throws the beans out of the window.

The next morning, Jack gets up early. He sees a large beanstalk. It grows right up to the clouds.

Jack climbs up the beanstalk. He sees a big castle. It is the home of a wicked giant.

The giant keeps a magic hen. He makes it lay many golden eggs. When the giant is asleep. Jack saves the hen. Then, he runs down the beanstalk.

The giant wakes up and runs after Jack.