A very visual and inspiring book which children love to listen to and to repeat. The language is excellent and encourages children to become familiar with letter sounds and simple words.

This book is an excellent resource for Knowledge and Understanding of the World - Jasper plants the bean and has various problems with trying to make it grow. He encounters slugs, snails and worms. It shows the different stages of growing a bean and gives adults a basis for discussing life processes and cycles. 

Large illustrations give opportunities for counting and colour recognition.