Beauty and the Beast - Children's Shape Book 02240 and here it takes the

and here it takes the form of a tumble into a puddle

Alexandra Day's beloved rescuer

It is a classic story

she added The Teddy Bears' Picnic to her impressive portfolio—a delightful adaptation of Jimmy Kennedy's cherished children's song

and the more casual creator can be inspired by discovering how a few simple details can make a striking costume

Beauty and the Beast - Children's Shape Book 02240 and here it takes theA simple retelling of the classic, and ever popular, fairy tale, accompanied by lovely illustrations from Rene Cloke. In this version of the story Beast most closely resembles a bull or donkey, and thus is not very menacing. Beauty is lovely, and everyone wears beautiful, vibrantly colored clothes in the Beast's grand castle. These elements add up to an pleasing whole, and a delightful introduction to this story for early readers.