About This Book
This poetic retelling of the beloved fairy tale, "Beauty and the Beast," by Jan Brett, enchants young readers aged 3-7 with its lyrical text and intricate, signature illustrations. It explores themes of inner beauty, kindness, and the transformative power of love, as Beauty learns to see beyond the Beast's fearsome exterior. Parents will appreciate the gentle narrative and the opportunity to discuss empathy, acceptance, and the idea that true beauty comes from within, making it a wonderful read-aloud choice.
Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.
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What did Beauty learn about judging others by how they look?
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How did the Beast change throughout the story? What made him change?
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What does it mean to be truly kind, even when someone doesn't look kind?
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If you were Beauty, would you have stayed with the Beast? Why or why not?
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