《美女与野兽》是法国一个古老的神话故事，很久很久以前，村庄内住着一位漂亮善良的姑娘贝儿，她为了解救被野兽囚禁的父亲，被迫与野兽同居于古堡中，他们相处得并不愉快。一次，野兽拼命从狼群中救回贝儿，令彼此间得到了解，野兽渐渐亦变得温柔，二人不但冰释前嫌互相体谅，更互生情愫。怎知喜欢贝儿的大坏蛋柏加斯自以为是，突然前来袭击野兽，令其身受重伤，性命危在旦夕。深爱贝儿的野兽要她离去，不过贝儿并没有逃跑，反而紧紧与野兽相拥到最后一刻……本书为其原版作品。

It was long ago and far away that a French governess told her little pupils a wonderful story called Beauty and the Beast, about a beautiful girl"s love for a gentle but physically repulsive creature. That charming 18th-century tale of the transforming power of love has enchanted generations of readers and listeners down to the present day. The story"s fame has spread around the world in recent years via a classic animated film and a popular Broadway musical. Now, this new edition of Beauty and the Beast will continue to captivate young audiences with its timeless appeal.In addition to the title tale, this volume includes five stories by Charles Perrault, the noted French author and compiler of fairy tales.These include Blue Beard, the gripping legend of a curious bride and her ladykiller husband; Puss in Boots, in which a destitute miller"s son trusts in his clever cat and receives a royal reward; and Little Tom Thumb, the adventures of a fellow who"s small of stature but ample in wit. A pair of Perrault"s lesser-known tales are also included--The Fairies, a fable of kindness rewarded, and Ricky of the Tuft, an engaging story of the relative nature of beauty and wisdom.

Beauty and the Beast

Blue Beard 

Puss in Boots

The Fairies

Little Tom Thumb

Ricky of the Tuft