Books with title Classic Tales: Beauty and the Beast

This is the first published version of Beauty and the Beast, written by the French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in the mid-18th century and translated by James Robinson Planché. It is a novel-length story intended for adult readers, addressing the issues of the marriage system of the day in which women had no right to choose their husband or to refuse to marry. There is also a wealth of rich back story as to how the Prince became cursed and revelations about Beauty's parentage, which fail to appear in subsequent versions of the now classic fairy tale.

Newly beautiful illustration color book!Come and read this beautiful traditional fairy tale that had captured the heart of many people. The reborn version of the best-known story that was an abridgement of her work published in 1756 by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, in Magasin des enfants, ou dialogues entre une sage gouvernante et plusieurs de ses élèves; an English translation appeared in 1757.**This kindle edition is special including new illustrated color pictures.**This kindle edition is scanned from the original hardcover book.**This eBook has all graphics of a high quality of scanned document and eligible as good format.

Story Reader brings children’s favorite stories to life. Insert the cartridge and place the book into the Story Reader console (sold separately), and turn the pages to read along. A narrator reads the book as each page is turned, while Story Reader adds sound effects and music. Children follow along as the words flow from their Story Reader. Designed for children ages three and older, Story Reader Disney Book: Beauty and the Beast includes a storybook and a cartridge for use with Story Reader. Children will enjoy a unique reading experience as they read and listen to the story of Belle, the Beast, and all of their friends.Belle lives with her father and is the most beautiful girl in the village. When Belle’s father is taken prisoner in the Beast’s castle deep in the forest, Belle sets out to rescue him. The terrible Beast agrees to release Belle’s father if Belle will promise to stay with the Beast in his castle. She does, and she soon learns that the Beast is much more than he seems.Features of this storybook include:Entertaining characters from the popular Disney movie hold children’s interest as they develop reading skills.Children can enjoy one of their favorite Disney stories read aloud, time and time again.Spiral-bound format makes it easy for little hands to turn each page.Story Reader Disney Book: Beauty and the Beast conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963-07.

In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays true to the story of this beloved classic. With breathtaking palatial settings inspired by the Dogon tribe of Mali and dazzling costumes reminiscent of the clothing seen on Cummings's own trip to Africa, Beauty and the Beast becomes so much more than just a story—it's a visual and cultural experience.When her father is taken prisoner by a fearsome Beast, Beauty begs the captor to take her instead. The Beast agrees, locking her away in his palace. Though he will give her whatever her heart desires—jewels, gowns, her own living quarters—she is forbidden to leave. Over time, however, Beauty sees the gentler side of the Beast, and an unexpected bond forms. But will it be strong enough to break a curse that threatens the Beast's life?Supports the Common Core State Standards

Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Belle whowanted nothing more than to fight pirates… or be aprincess… or explore magical underwater cities.Belle wanted to go wherever her books could take her.Her favorite spot to begin such adventures was in the garden,nestled among the roses.Inspired by Villeneuve’s original fairy tale as well as PetrusGonsalvus’ true story, Fichter’s retelling of Beauty and theBeast marries fact with fiction in an all-new twist, mesmerizingchildren and adults as they read this mysterious tale of love andfriendship time and time again. Bringing the magic to life,Paavo’s whimsical watercolor illustrations will keep childrencoming back for more as Beauty embarks on her hero’s journeyin this timeless tale of truth, redemption, and love.