Beauty and the Beast

A fairy tale retold from Europa's Fairy Book, by Joseph Jacobs

This fairy tale comes from Europa's Fairy Book, collected by Joseph Jacobs in 1916. The story of Beauty and the Beast has been told for centuries in many countries. It teaches that true beauty comes from kindness and love, not from how someone looks on the outside. The tale rewards courage, sacrifice, and the willingness to see past appearances to the goodness within.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 543 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Europa's Fairy Book, Joseph Jacobs · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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