What a beautiful book, both in the story and the illustrations. This beauty and the beast tale is definitely one I loved reading to our Ada, over a few nights. She loved the images and the story. We will read it to her again, as she grows.

This was a very short and sweet version of Beauty and the Beast. It’s a quick and easy read for kids and the entire story manages to get told. I liked the drawing style too!

The art in this book was so cute. I think it is a really good adaptation of Beauty and the Beast for children. Short and too the point. Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for sharing this story with me.

This novel is very new user friendly. I love how it gives a list of characters and how to read a graphic novel. It will help young readers get into a new form of literature. It’s a nice version for children around 5-7 years old. The novel can act like a picture book, but also a novel that they can read on their own when they are ready. I also love the diversity and inclusiveness of the novel. It is important to show different people in novels so every kid can see him or herself in novels.

It is not you Disney Beauty and the Beast. It’s more along Grimm’s Fairy Tales, but it isn’t graphic or scary. It shows Belle having sisters and there is no Gaston character. While reading, it would be helpful to have some Beauty and the Beast background knowledge, but it is still very easy to follow if the reader does not know the story line. Children will be able to grasp the concept of not judging anyone based on how they look.

I loved how at the end of the novel there was writing prompts, discussion questions and a craft! I have never seen a novel that has that and I think it is truly unique. It allows the reader/readers to keep discussing and enjoying the novel long after they finished reading. I will definitely recommend this novel to people at the bookstore I work at.

A graphic novel retelling of a favorite fairy tale classic, Beauty and the Beast. This is a very basic, beginning retelling of the story. It would be perfect for beginning readers or English language learners. Graphic novels are all the rage, so it's nice to have options for young children to be able to read in that format without it being so difficult. This retelling very much focuses on the classic story, where Beauty has 2 sisters, their father lost his fortune, Beauty breaks a promise, etc. I do like that the beginning has a "how-to" read a graphic novel and that there are questions and activities at the end for readers. This is appealing to young readers and I think they would enjoy this easy graphic novel and would be engaged by the artwork as well.

I enjoyed this graphic novel as the story of Beauty and the Beast is my favorite. I think it is appropriate for the 5-7 year old because it doesn't big down the story with too many details that would confuse a child. What a great introduction to Beauty and the Beast.

I received this graphic novel, in exchange for my honest review.

To start with, I read all the reviews on here, and saw that 95% gave low ratings and don't know why.

1. This is a YA graphic novel. The illustrations are cute, and the story literally follows the original story in 34 pages. This is a fun read for young readers starting to get into graphic novels. BOOKS HAVE NO AGE REQUIREMENT, ANYONE CAN READ IT, STOP BEING SO SENSITIVE. (rolling eyes)

2. I love how they gave this version of Beauty and the Beast, the "ethnic" look. I applaud it. I respect it. This is for the little girls who are of color, who can now haves something to call their own. Its relatable, because society always "white-washes"everything.

3. Middle sister Petty my favorite, just the name alone. Lastly, Beast after he transformed, he was white, and I loved it even more. Interracial relationships. Love is not defined by color.

I 100% recommend

I was very excited to read this graphic novel because Beauty and the Beast was one of my favorite fairy tales growing up. Unfortunately, this was a disappointment…

It felt like it was written by a 5 year old rather than FOR 5 year olds. The “story” was more of a poorly written summary. It was rushed and it skipped very important themes that could be discussed with a child. I honestly don’t think I would even bother giving it to a kid because there isn’t much that they could take out of it.

I don’t have much to say about the art. It’s average. The beast reminds me of James P. Sullivan from Monsters, Inc.

I really wanted to love this…

I will post my review to Goodreads around July 18th, 2020. Two weeks before the publication date.

This is a lovely starter graphic novel retelling of Beauty and The Beast. I can imagine it being a hit in the younger grades (2,3 etc), though it may be a touch simplistic for my middle school level readers. The colors are bright, the characters charming, and the story clear. It’s nice to see Beauty from a Black family, and the questions and craft at the end are a nice touch.

I think I was mistaken because I thought this was YA. This seems more like middle grade or even lower. I’m not sure, but it seemed to simplified. I do love the diverse characters though

It was very short but cute story that we all know so well.
I really loved the artwork that they used in this grapic novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone for access to this arc.

What stood out to me initially, and still stands out to me the most, is the beautiful artwork. It was also lovely to see a Beauty who looks so different from the Disney version that has so permeated a lot of society and culture.

This version is written for younger readers, so the story is simplified and shortened. However, I think sometimes it feels a bit 'dumbed down' and there are some omissions for simplicity that result in the next part of the story does not flow quite as well as it might. But, overall, a nice retelling for younger readers.

While I recognize this was a children's book there was still no depth to this retelling. There just wasn't much in the way of meaningful conflict and character growth which is one of the most amazing things about the original Beauty and the Beast story! I did like the little added Cinderella twist that Beauty had two older cruel sisters, although I feel like that could have been explored more. I think that the story could have been made a little bit longer overall in order to add content that demonstrates some sort of life lesson or character growth.

Very cute and quick graphic novel of Beauty and the beast. I like how this one was more like the original short story and less like the popular Disney one. The diversity is great. I loved the colors and illustrations.

Such a fun read,I only wish it was a little longer.

The diversity of the characters is great however the plot jumps around a lot and many details are left out. Even for a young reader the plot does not flow in a fluid way.

Cute but very simplified retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This would be a good book for an early reader.

The bright and bold illustrations in this Beauty and the Beast graphic novel will instantly draw your eye. It was refreshing to see diversity in these beloved characters, and the mix of BatB crossed with a little Cinderella was a fun twist. The targeted age group will absolutely love this story! - I did wish for more pages and a bit more depth to the narrative and characters (and I think younger readers will too). Having writing/thought prompts at the end were a great add-in. I could definitely see this book bringing joy in libraries, classrooms and on bedroom bookshelves. Thank you so much to Capstone Publishing and NetGalley for an e-arc.

I received a copy of this graphic novel from netgalley for the copy in exchange for my honest review!

This is the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast but for a VERY young audience... even for the targetted age range, it seems far too dumbed down. I think a lot of the story has been left out which is a bit disappointing. I did like the art style though, and how Beauty was a person of colour to add diversity into the story. But like I said, I wish that the story had gone a bit more in depth.

I love all things fairy tale related. This graphic novel is the story of beauty & the beast with a little bit of Cinderella mixed in. I enjoyed this book though I wish it were a little longer with more of Belle & beasts story.

This is an adorable children's book! It's great to see this classic fairytale with some representation in it. The art style is super cute and it would be great for young kids who love the movie!