*** The classic fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk tells the story of a poor boy, Jack, who lives with his widowed mother. They are poor and need to sell their cow for money. 

The Magic Beans: Jack takes the cow to town and trades it for a handful of magic beans. His mother, in a fit of rage, throws the beans out the window. 

The Beanstalk: Overnight, the beans sprout into a massive beanstalk that reaches into the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a magical world. 

The Giant and Treasures: In a castle above the clouds, Jack encounters a giant and finds several enchanted items, including a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. 

The Resolution: Jack steals the treasures and ultimately chops down the beanstalk, causing the giant to fall to his death. Jack and his mother live happily ever after, no longer in poverty. 

The story highlights themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and making wise choices.