Beauty and the Beast: An Illustrated Fairy Tale Classic: 1 (Illustrated Fairy Tale Classics)

Once upon a time there was a young girl named Belle who wanted nothing more than to fight pirates... or be a princess... 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 Villeneuves original fairy tale as well as Petrus Gonsalvus true story Fichters retelling of Beauty and the Beast marries fact with fiction in an all-new twist mesmerizing children and adults as they read this mysterious tale of love and friendship time and time again. Bringing the magic to life Paavos whimsical watercolor illustrations will keep children coming back for more as Beauty embarks on her heros journey in this timeless tale of truth redemption and love.