I am not the target audience of this book, but I didn't want to not rate it so I rated it a 3 simply because I felt neutral. This is really short even by children's standards, and it really breezed through the whole Beauty and the Beast story. The illustrations were beautiful and vibrant. It was very pretty to look at.

I love the story of Beauty and the Beast and This was such a cute young reader comic! The story was easy to follow and the art was beautifully done. Over all I really enjoyed this retelling!

It was good but i think this was too short, i feel like i was no well developed, it was to fast, i was a good to include new character but they are not too importan for the story

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I am moving again! Now if you read my blog/reviews you know that I just moved not all that long ago but here I am moving again and needing to do it by the end of the month. So that means packing up my happy little book family (which if you have seen my Insta I almost finally had my shelves done and I just bought lights to put on them). So down come the books this week meaning I will be reading mostly from my Kindle for a little while. Just until I am in the new place and unpacked (hoping to be able to conquer the beast that is unpacking over spring break). So one of the books I recently picked up on Kindle was this short and cute Beauty and the Beast graphic novel! Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite movies so I was super excited to give this graphic novel a go and see what they might have changed or how they imagined the story.


SPOILERS AHEAD


In this version of Beauty and the Beast. Beauty lives with her father and three sisters, they are a wealthy family until one day they are forced to sell their home due to financial troubles and move to a much smaller home. Beauty is the only sister in the family who takes this change well and one day when her father has to go out she asks that he bring her back a rose. On his way home, he gets lost in the woods and ends up at Beast's castle where he attempts to get Beauty the rose but instead is ordered by the Beast to bring Beauty to the castle. He does as he is told and Beauty and Beast start to live together (things are not great at first but he begins to learn about her hobbies and they start to become friends). Until one day her father falls ill and Beauty must return home but will the Beast be okay alone? Will Beauty ever return?


For the most part, things were similar to what I have seen in other Beauty and the Beast tales, however, I will say the author did put their own spin on things at some points and I really enjoyed it! I thought the art was adorable and I loved the colors and lines used in this graphic novel. Overall, this was a cute, short, retelling of Beauty and the Beast and I enjoyed my time with it! I am giving this four stars on Goodreads.








**Thank you to the publisher for the E-ARC on Netgalley

Honestly, I thought this book was going to be longer. I was expecting a nice retelling and lots of cool details, and what I got was a basic fairy tale in a very kid-friendly style. Don’t get me wrong here, I think it works well for what it’s supposed to be, but it’s not quite what I thought I was going to be reading. Great book though!

This graphic novel is a very simplified mash-up of Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, aimed at a very young audience. It is a very quick read, which is my main issue with it. it really was Very basic, and can be read in maybe two minutes.

The art is very cute though, and there were diverse characters (great if that is what you look for in a story).

It is good to read with very young kids, but otherwise has no additional value. I would like to thank Netgalley for giving me a chance to read this.

Review to go up on my blog at a later date.

A cute tale of beauty and the beast in a graphic novel, a rapid and enjoyable read for all ages. The questions at the end would make great discussion topics.

A very simplistic retelling of Beauty and the Beast with Cinderella mashed in. I thought this was middle grade level but it's for younger kids. The art is bright and fun. The writing prompts and discussion questions at the end are a nice touch. There's also an art project. These make the story interactive.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Want to introduce the youngest of readers to this fairytale, here's your chance. This book is very young, but the illustrations are sweet and I think if you have a child who is a fan of the Disney film, but wants to know the original story, this is a perfectly fine starter.

I am going to start this review by saying that I absolutely love The Beauty and the Beast. That is why this review got 5 stars. If you don't love The Beauty and the Beast, then you probably won't enjoy this if you are not a child. I think this graphic novel is really great for kids and early readers. It does not have the complex words and long sentences, so it is a great starter book. Also, it follows the storyline of the movie quite well, but it also has a life of its own. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes The Beauty and the Beast.

This is a good addition for early reader collections. There is a rising demand for simpler graphic novels, especially because many children have older siblings who are reading them. If you are looking for a longer, in-depth fairytale adaptation, this is not for you. If you want a very simple easy reader, this is a good way to go. It will also appeal to reluctant readers and kids who need visual prompts to help with reading comprehension, especially since these are fairytales that children will be familiar with.

This was a mix of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. It was cute and quick and I think new readers will probably enjoy learning with a story they are likely familiar with. But there was nothing to make this stand out at from any other fairy tale retelling. The illustrations were gorgeous though!

I love the original story of Beauty and the Beast, so with this retelling, I found it too short and too sweet. So with that being said, I think this graphic novel could have been better, than it was. Sorry, but this is my honest opinion. I realize that this is for a much younger audience, but this is almost too simplistic.

Thank you to the publisher, Picture Window Books, for providing me with an eARC of this cute children's book via NetGalley. This was a super cute, quick, graphic novel! I loved how it took the base of Beauty and the Beast and mixed in a touch of Cinderella vibes. The graphics are beautifully illustrated also! I loved how Beauty was portrayed and even when she had to give up everything, she stayed positive and knew that everything would be ok. That's a great lesson to instill in children as their growing up. I can't wait to read this with my son when he's older!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this adorable children's book via NetGalley.

To preface this if you have not read my other reviews, "Beauty and the Beast" is one of my favourite fairy tales of all time. I will unashamedly consume all retellings of the 18th century French tale with glee. This children's illustrated classic was no exception.

This book took an overly simplistic view of the story to appeal to early readers. It made the plotline seem a bit choppy, but I can understand the motivation. What really stuck out to me was the illustrations. They were bright, colourful and absolutely adorable, but my favourite element of all was that Beauty and her family were people of colour while the Beast ended up being a caucasian man. Having both biracial parents and being in a biracial relationship myself I was beyond excited to see this kind of representation in a children's book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Picture Window Books for the opportunity to read and review this story.

Fairy Tales: Beauty and the Beast is a visual, early reader re-telling of the classic fairy tale of the same name. This story follows the original short story, La Belle et la Bete, rather than the more widely known Disney adaptation.

This graphic novel is a lovely retelling of a classic fairy tale reimagined for a younger audience. The storyline is streamlined and simplified, which is ideal for a elementary school or early middle school aged reader, just discovering graphic novels and comics. There are also writing prompts, discussion questions, and instructions for a craft project making this a great educational resource as well.

If you’re reading this as an adult (or young adult / teenager) from that perspective, the story will feel much too simple, but as a parent I really appreciate the intentional approach here. Beauty is reimagined as a young black woman — an important change that will inspire young readers. Key aspects of the original fairy tale are highlighted, which make this great for learning.

And it’s worth noting the art style is engaging and vibrant. Definitely something I would recommend to other parents and young readers.

3/3.5 out of 5.

I think the idea surrounding these graphic novel versions of classic tales is really good!

I do wish though that it had been longer or at least had contained more dialogue to really get a feel for the characters.

The story doesn't actually stay true to Beauty and the Beast, its a mash up of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast.

I really liked that there are questions and discussion points at the back for young readers/aspiring writers to really think about the characters, their motivations and the story itself. But again as there wasn't alot of detail, I feel it will be hard for readers to dissect.

The illustrations are beautiful though

The artwork in the story is beautiful, but that's all this story has going for it. The dialogue is almost painfully simple and nothing is added to the story. The whole story seems rushed. I think the author could have made the characters more interesting and less one dimensional if the book was longer.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me a free ebook arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review!

I loved this story; it was entertaining, although a bit short, but the art was beautiful and engaging. This book is a retelling of Beauty and The Beast and I absolutely adored how Beauty is a person of color, it adds diversity which is very much needed and it provides content for children to grow up on. I think the book could've gone a bit more in depth when it came to Beauty's sisters, but it is obviously a book for children so I don't blame it for being really short. Overall, it was a cute, well-written story.

Pub date: Aug 01, 2020
I want to thank NetGalley, Capstone picture window books and the author for giving me the opportunity to review this graphic novel.
I though that this was a very cute graphic novel that told the story of beauty and the beast in an abridged version. The story went straight to the point and I absolutely love the discussion questions and the craft activity at the end. I would definitely recommend this for young readers.