Bibliograph

Beauty and the beast, retold by Max Eilenberg ; illustrated by Angela Barrett

Type

Label

Beauty and the beast, retold by Max Eilenberg ; illustrated by Angela Barrett

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Beauty and the beast

Oclc number

64427574

Responsibility statement

retold by Max Eilenberg ; illustrated by Angela Barrett

Summary

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. Exquisite paintings and a lush retelling bring a treasured classic to new life. A beautiful daughter dreams of meeting a handsome prince, but in order to save her father's life, she leaves home to live with a terrible, frightening beast. Though her patron is hideous, his disarming generosity slowly leads to a surprising connection. Accessibly and with great compassion, Max Eilenberg sheds fresh light on one of our most beloved fairy tales. Angela Barrett's enchanting illustrations illuminate both the sumptuous palace and the horrifying beast himself. The resulting tour de force reminds us that ultimately love conquers all

Target audience

juvenile

Classification