Beauty and the Beast
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.
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.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780899194974 (0899194974)
Publish date: September 11th 1989
Publisher: Clarion Books
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
A simple retelling elegantly illustrated.
As tends to be the case with Brett, I found the illustrations lovely (the decorative details and setting more than the human figures) and the text a flat. Certainly enjoyed looking at it.
I always say I have a love/hate thing with Jan Brett. I think she's brilliant with her animal illustrations and so-so, even borderline creepy, with her people. So, with a story that is very people focused like Beauty and the Beast I was a little concerned. So, I'll cut to the chase - I was actual...
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