Beauty and the Beast

From The Blue Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang

This is one of the most beloved fairy tales in the world, about a young woman who learns to see past appearances and finds true love. The story first appeared in print in France in the 1700s; this version is from The Blue Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang and first published in 1889. The tale teaches children that kindness and a good heart matter far more than beauty, and that keeping a promise is worth any sacrifice. It has inspired countless retellings, plays, and films, and remains a powerful story about courage, loyalty, and the transforming power of love.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 589 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Blue Fairy Book, Andrew Lang · 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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