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Beauty and the Beast (Hardcover)

~ M. Mayer (Author), Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Also celebrating an anniversaryAits 30thAis Whose Mouse Are You? by Robert Kraus, illus. by Jose Aruego. Minimalist art and memorable text are more than the sum of its parts: "Whose mouse are you?/ Nobody's mouse./ Where is your mother?/ Inside a cat," it begins forlornly, but reverses into a joyful ending, with the mouse reuniting his far-flung family and gaining a new brother. (S&S, $17 40p ages 3-7 ISBN 0-689-84052-7; Sept.)
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Generations of children have been fascinated by the story of the girl named Beauty, who grows to love a fearsome beast by learning to see and cherish his kindness, generosity, and intelligence. In this acclaimed, best-selling version of the classic tale, first published in 1978, Marianna Mayer's evocative imagery and Mercer Mayer's exquisite paintings transport readers into a world of pure magic and mystery.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587170175
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587170171
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,071,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of a Kind, December 29, 2001
By Jessica Cameron (Decatur, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beauty and the Beast (Hardcover)
A thousand words cannot begin to describe this book. Marianna Mayer took a story that all readers would be familiar with and without drastically changing it, gave us a breath of fresh air from our childhood. Her prose is outstanding but the true standout is the way she portrays emotion. In too many fairy tales, the characters are cool and aloof and the only human emotion portrayed is love. In this "Beauty and the Beast," the lucky reader can see the depth of Beauty and the Beast's despair and hope. As for the illustrations, they are breathtaking! Mercer Mayer's fairy tale work is incredible and full of detail. Beauty's rooms are rich and colorful. Beauty is gorgeous and the Beast is a tad scary. Unusual details include the Egyptian motifs scattered thourghout the castle, especially the sphinx off in a distant room. I highly recommend this book, no matter what your age. This book has an heirloom quality to it and the story is as beautiful and as timeless as the mountains outside Beauty's window.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a picture book from childhoods past., May 21, 2001
The story is beautiful yet familiar. The drawings are heartachingly exquisite. Even the pictures in my mind's eye aren't as sumptuous as the illustrations in this book. Mercer Mayer outdid himself. Each time I read this book I discover something new in each painting. I am shocked that it did not receive a Caldicott. Mayer's fairytales have a distressing habit of going out of print- buy this one while you still can. I plan to pass my copy down through generations.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite illustrations add to the beauty of this tale, January 18, 1999
This review is from: Beauty and the Beast (Paperback)
In a faithful re-telling of the French fairy tale, Marianna Mercer has successfully captured the essence of the story: that true love is blind to all appearances, and that ugliness from without does not necessarily denote ugliness from within. Mercer Mayer's beautiful and carefully done illustrations highlight the magic of the story, portraying both the loveliness of the heroine, Beauty, as well as the inner mean-spirited nature of her beautiful but scornful sisters. I particularly loved his illustrations of Beauty's father, the merchant, which went from despair and sorrow at the loss of his rich cargo ships, to the surprise at being caught by the Beast in the rose garden, to the joy at seeing his daughter again after her "captivity" in the Beast's castle. I first received this book in the early '80's for Christmas from a beloved brother; though my first copy was destroyed, I was lucky enough to be able to purchase another hardcover edition just a few years ago, and it is a favorite of mine which my children hear read to them very often. My advice is to get the hardcover edition, because the softcover may not last as long through all of the readings, but whatever edition you buy, do not miss out on this wonderful and relevant tale retold with skill and beauty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic from a magical childhood.
This is a most beautiful book for any child. Stays true to the story as it was meant to be told.
Published 9 months ago by Morgan R. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Illustrated Edition To Own
This is my favorite fairy tale, and I've looked high and low through every library I've ever lived near to see what editions they had, always looking for a new rendition to... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Bought this as a gift because of the beauty of the pictures. Very unusual book -- not your normal disney-type telling and illustration of the story. Liked it.
Published 19 months ago by Pam Norwood

4.0 out of 5 stars Rich, warm illustrations and a mature narrative
I got this for my 4 year old daughter. She likes it, but it's hard for us to get through because there are facing pages without any pictures. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended
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Published on June 16, 2007 by Marc A. Frazer

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Colourful
Beauty and the Beast is a beautiful and timeless classic book for children which teach the need for kindness towards the less privileged in society. Read more
Published on February 21, 2006 by Elijah Chingosho

4.0 out of 5 stars The illustrations are fantastic, but the text isn't
This retelling of the old fairy tale adds deeper emotions to the story with gorgeous, jewel-toned paintings. Read more
Published on August 7, 2003 by Sarah E

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of art and a wonderful retelling
The Mayers present a stunning edition of Beauty and the Beast in this picture book. Marianna's story is simply and beautifully told, and Mercer's illustrations are stunning, full... Read more
Published on April 2, 2002 by A. Felton

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a picture book from childhood's past.
The story is beautiful yet familiar. The drawings are heartachingly exquisite. Even the pictures in my mind's eye aren't as sumptuous as the illustrations in this book. Read more
Published on May 21, 2001 by Lady of Shalotte

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty and the Beast
I had this book as a child and loved it then, but forgot about it as I discovered novels. Years later I went back and read it again and saw a thousand things I had missed before... Read more
Published on April 23, 2001 by Julia

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