Description

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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. This acclaimed best-seller, first published in 1978, transports readers into a world of pure magic and mystery.

About the Author

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Marianna Mayer has written many distinguished books for children, including The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Unicorn and the Lake, and Young Jesus of Nazareth. She lives in Roxbury, Connecticut.

Mercer Mayer is the author and illustrator of more than 100 children's books, including There's a Nightmare in My Closet. He lives in North Carolina.