Jack and legumes

Dear readers! Here is the English folk tale "Jack and legumes" grains", the illustrations for which was performed by the wonderful English artist Walter Crane (1845-1915) He illustrated more than 50 books for children, becoming one of the most popular artists of the book. Crane believed that children prefer to see accurate lines, clearly marked shapes and figures, bright saturated colors. With his illustrations, he sought to amaze the imagination of children. Together with the artist Edmund Evans, he created one of the first in the history of color children"s books. Walter Crane experienced a significant influence of Japanese engraving, which, in his opinion, was absolutely consistent with the features of children"s perception.
For reading to adults