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64 pp.
| Candlewick
| December, 2006
|
TradeISBN 0-7636-3160-4$17.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Angela Barrett.
This sumptuous version of the classic tale is set during the nineteenth century. The book is thoughtfully designed and illustrated with elegant watercolors. A contrasting play of shadow and light underscores the story's themes, although the lengthy text may put off some readers. The double-page spread of Beauty weeping over her Beast is a moving testament to the transformative power of love.