We love the Now I'm Reading series. It's a completely new type of book for learning readers that can get them motivated, but can also involve the whole family. Jack in the Beanstalk, like others in the series like "The 3 Pigs" is a playlet, which can be read as written as a book, or can be acted out by dad and child at bedtime with the 5 included scripts. It can even be fully produced as a play put on to perform for mom and dad. Included also are five ready-to-wear masks for kids to wear while reading the story or putting on the play. "Jack" is a slightly more advanced "Level 2" version, but still good for kids 5 and over. It also makes a fun idea for sleepovers and family game night.