Readers are reminded of the fairy tale, Jack and the beanstalk. Then, each of the 3 characters present a similar fairy tale from other cultures around the world. The series follows three friends who love to share stories. In each book, one is reminded of a well-known story: It’s Not About the Ball! is based on The Frog Prince; It’ Not About the Tiny Girl! is based on Thumbelina; It’s Not About the Diamonds! is based on the story of Diamonds and Toads; It’s Not About the Straw! is based on Rumpelstiltskin and It’s Not About the Beanstalk! is based on Jack and the Beanstalk.
- ISBN: 9781770493278
- Author: Charles, Veronika Martenova
- Illustrator: Parkins, David
- Published: 2013 , Tundra Books
- Themes: Culture, Folktales and Fairytales, Friendship, Stories
- Descriptors: Fiction, Folklore and Fairy Tales, International, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction
- No. of pages: 64