2: We have to sell Daisy
There are no other children of Jack's age in the village, so Daisy the cow is his best friend.
Jack sits down to milk Daisy. Once upon a time she had given a full pail. But now she can only give two drops.
Jack's mother decides that they must sell Daisy - only then will they have some money to buy food.
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
Curriculum Notes
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS1, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First Level in Scotland.
Supporting links
1: What shall we do? video
Jack and his Ma are penniless and hungry. What are they going to do?
3: Jack went to market. video
Jack takes Daisy to the market to sell her...and is amazed at the wonderful food on offer.
Episode 4: Five Magic Beans. video
Jack fails to sell Daisy but on the way home he bumps into a man with some beans to sell.