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Clarion Books, 1990-01-01

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Jan Brett, Author

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9780395557020

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This retelling of the classic fairy tale will appeal to children because of the mystery, suspense, and romance, and to adults because of its exploration of the duality in human nature. It is illustrated with lifelike full-color illustrations.
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This enduring tale of transformation explores the relationship between character and appearance. Lush language and moral depth invite reflection on what makes someone truly worthy of love.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptations • Anthologies • Beauty • Character • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Fantasy • General • Ghost Stories • Girls & Women • Humorous Stories • Identity • Integrity • Juvenile Fiction • Love • Love & Romance • Media Tie-In • Perspective • Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) • Redemption • Reflection • Short Stories • Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Transformation • Worthiness

Readability • 4.6

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Fairy tales • Folklore • France

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance • Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General • Juvenile Fiction | Media Tie-In • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Anthologies • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women • Juvenile Fiction | Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)

This retelling of the classic fairy tale will appeal to children because of its mystery, suspense, and romance, and to adults because of its exploration of the duality in human nature. "An excellent choice to share with elementary-grade children who can appreciate the sophistication of the art and will enjoy comparing with other versions." -- Booklist, starred review
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