"Jack and the Beanstalk" is a popular English fairy tale about a young boy named Jack who lives with his mother. They are very poor, and one day, Jack sells their only cow for magic beans. When he plants the beans, they grow into a giant beanstalk that reaches up to the clouds. Curious, Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a giant's castle. Inside, he finds treasures, including a golden goose that lays golden eggs and a harp that plays beautiful music. After several encounters with the giant, Jack escapes down the beanstalk, bringing back riches to his mother and living happily ever after.