Beauty and the Beast
By Jan Brett
(Clarion Books, Library Binding, 9780899194974, 32pp.)
Publication Date: September 1989
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback, Hardcover, Prebound
Categories: Fairy Tales & Folklore - European
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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.
With more than thirty million books in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation's foremost author/illustrators of children's books. Jan lives in a seacoast town in Massachusetts, close to where she grew up. During the summer her family moves to a home in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.
"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, ALA, Starred Review











