by Sam Hay
First published 2016
Beauty faces an impossible choice when her father becomes prisoner to a terrifying Beast. She must venture into the Beast's domain and somehow touch his heart to secure her father's freedom. The Beast appears monstrous and frightening, but Beauty discovers there may be more to him than his fearsome exterior suggests. As she navigates this dangerous world, Beauty searches for a magic crystal ball that holds the key to transformation. She decorates cupcakes and observes butterflies while trying to understand the Beast's true nature. The story unfolds through interactive activities that let readers participate in Beauty's quest. Each page offers puzzles and creative tasks that mirror Beauty's journey toward compassion and understanding. This version combines the classic tale with hands-on engagement, allowing children to color scenes and complete drawings as the story progresses. Beauty must overcome her fear and see beyond appearances to discover the person trapped within the Beast's frightening form.
Genres: fantasy, young-adult, fantasy-romance, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Beast's Domain
24 pages · Paperback · Egmont UK