{"product_id":"9780486270074","title":"Beauty and the Beast and Other Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was long ago and far away that a French governess told her little pupils a wonderful story called \u003ci\u003eBeauty and the Beast,\u003c\/i\u003e about a pretty girl's love for a gentle but physically repulsive creature. That charming eighteenth-century tale of the transformative power of love has enchanted generations of readers and listeners to the present day. The story's fame has spread around the world in recent years via a classic animated film and a popular Broadway musical. Now this new edition of \u003ci\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to captivate young audiences with its timeless appeal.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the title tale, this volume includes five stories by Charles Perrault, the noted French author and compiler of fairy tales. These include \u003ci\u003eBlue Beard,\u003c\/i\u003e the gripping legend of a curious bride and her ladykiller husband; \u003ci\u003ePuss in Boots,\u003c\/i\u003e in which a destitute miller's son trusts in his clever cat and receives a royal reward; and \u003ci\u003eLittle Tom Thumb,\u003c\/i\u003e the adventures of a fellow who's small of stature but ample in wit. A pair of Perrault's lesser known tales are also included: \u003ci\u003eThe Fairies, \u003c\/i\u003ea fable of kindness rewarded, and \u003ci\u003eRicky of the Tuft,\u003c\/i\u003e an engaging story of the relative nature of beauty and wisdom.\u003cbr\u003eBrimming with humor, drama, and fantasy, these six stories appear here in complete and unabridged form, each with an original full-page illustration by Kristine Bollinger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072933904624,"sku":"9780486270074","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486270074_p0.jpg?v=1763708580","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486270074","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}