The book uses big illustrations covering whole pages (and sometimes two pages) to deliver a story about a cat who planted a seed, did all the right things, became impatient to the point of digging up the seed to check if it was still there and when he had lost all hope, he was rewarded with a tall, tall beanstalk. Likewise, planning a lesson on planting seeds in class can be very educational for children as they recognise the needs organisms such as plants have for example having the correct amount of water, sunlight and space. The illustration style naturally aids comprehension, providing accessible visual cues to the emotions that the characters are feeling and the activities they are undertaking. Jasper's Beanstalk introduces readers to the character of a cat named Jasper who is determined to grow a beanstalk. But he is best known for his stories about Percy the Park Keeper, which have sold more than 9 million copies worldwide.

Children will be able to find out information about native British animals, presented in a clear, accessible way. It illustrates planting, watering, hoeing and getting rid of slugs and snails in a beautiful and simple way.The children kept on wanting to water the beans in the plant pot and were very excited about having the opportunity to do this.

It was nice by the end of the book that there was a question mark as to what Jasper would find up the beanstalk. I really enjoyed reading this book and rate it 5* because it teaches children many concepts and although it is a fiction book, it does provide the reader and listener with information of how to grow a bean. Display Contents from Seed to Sunflower and model using the book to answer questions about the life cycle of a sunflower. The sequential use of the days of the week will be useful in EYFS settings to reinforce the days of the week, and many of the pages will allow for discussion around gardening and associated vocabulary. Having used the story with a year two class as a follow on from Jack and the Beanstalk, Jasper’s Beanstalk was a good text to provide children with a starting point for extended writing.The site was created a few years back with the aim of becoming a high quality sparklebox alternative - helping teachers and parents to create exciting and inspiring learning environments for young children.

Start with one "magic" bean taped to the bottom along with an invitation to draw what it would become. I have observed, supported and carried out an activity in which children plant their own bean in a plant pot with soil as well as in a clear plastic bag with cotton wool. Jasper, a cat, finds a bean on Monday and as the week passes, the process of how to grow the bean is explained.You are permitted to print, display, alter, transform or add to the digital version of the resource as long as it is not for commercial purposes. The story starts on a Monday where Jasper plants a bean and then every day of the week he tends to it to help it grow by watering it, digging it and spraying it. It is also a nice way to get the children talking about the book and extend their thinking by asking questions such as: What happens to the beanstalk? But then all of a sudden it grows into a large giant beanstalk and he gets excited he is sure there is a giant at the top! Reread the story together, modelling how to use different strategies to read unfamiliar words ( resources).