Jacqueline and the Beanstalk

A Tale of Facing Giant Fears

Brenda S Miles author Susan D Sweet author Valeria Docampo illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:American Psychological Association

Published:12th Sep '17

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Jacqueline and the Beanstalk cover

When Jacqueline climbs the beanstalk, she meets a giant who is just as afraid of her knights as they are of the giant. 

Once upon a time, there lived a princess named Jacqueline. The royal knights protected her from danger — even if there wasn't any!

When Jacqueline climbs the beanstalk, she meets a giant who is just as afraid of the knights. In this modern retelling of a classic fairy tale, Jacqueline shows everyone that there's nothing to be afraid of after all.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with worry-busting strategies and calming tools.

From the Note to Parents and Caregivers

So how can we manage worries? Did you notice we used the word “manage”? That’s because humans are wired to experience worry, so aiming for zero just isn’t realistic. But keeping worry to a level where it doesn’t get in the way of everyday life is very realistic.

Here are some strategies to try. Keep as many of them as possible in your worry busting backpack so you’ll be ready to help your child when worries arise!
  • Explain that everyone worries.
  • Examine body cues.
  • Calm physical sensations.
  • Shift attention.
  • Work on problem solving.
  • Think differently.
  • Face fears.
  • Avoid giving excessive reassurance.
  • Reduce other stresses.
  • Take care of yourself.
  • Seek support.
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“Deftly written, beautifully illustrated, modern retelling of a classic fairy tale aims to help kids face and live with their fears—so they don’t miss out on the fun!” —Midwest Book Review

"The pictures are nice. My favorite is the one where Jacqueline meets the giant. It was funny." —Kids' Book Buzz (Nishaant, Age 9)

"Puzzled by her knights fear, she slips away and climbs a beanstalk only meet a BIG giant who shouts “AHHHHH! Human! Different! Danger!” What’s a princess to do? You got it — coax the giant to climb down the beanstalk with her.  But how will her kingdom react? This princess has some serious challenges on her hands. I won’t spoil the ending." —Children's Books Heal

ISBN: 9781433826825

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages