Book details
Ladybird Tales: Beauty and the Beast
Description
This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Beauty and the Beast is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with Beauty's father traveling to the beast's castle through to the day Beauty returns to the castle to find the beast alone in the rose garden. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington and The Princess and the Pea. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#10
Why to read
- Classic Storytelling: 'Ladybird Tales: Beauty and the Beast' retold by Vera Southgate offers a timeless narrative that has been cherished for generations, providing readers with a classic fairy tale experience that is both enchanting and educational.
- Moral Lessons: The story imparts valuable lessons about the importance of inner beauty, kindness, and the transformative power of love, making it a great tool for teaching children about character values and empathy.
- Language Development: The book's simple yet engaging language is perfect for young readers who are developing their reading skills, as well as for parents who wish to read aloud to their children, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension.
- Illustrations: The book is known for its beautiful and vivid illustrations that capture the imagination, making the reading experience more enjoyable and helping to bring the story to life for readers of all ages.