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A classic favorite with incredible illustrations.

#SeptemberDanes Day 1: #BarbieGirl reminded me of Fats‘ post about images of beauty as evidenced in fractured fairytales. As she noted: I don‘t think there‘s anything crueler than being referred to as a beast, as opposed to being described simply as “not beautiful.” In addition, the Beast faces greater dilemma than the King – who, indeed, would marry someone like him? - Full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-1Su

This is one of my favorite retellings of the classic tale. Spare, lyrical language and luscious illustrations. #fairytale #childrensbooks

I was also given this classic Beauty and the Beast book illustrated by Mercer Mayer. Stunning.

#bookyouveownedlongest #riotgrams @bookriot

#childhooddelight #childhooddelights #aprilamazingreads @Jess.how

My birthday cake!!!! 😁😁😁😁

Look who came in the mail today!!! :D He's so cute!!!

A detail. #bookishmail for today

#riotgrams #day11 #favoritechildrensbook @bookriot I have been raving about this one, so...

I've always loved the red hat.

And the book from my childhood that I remembered that led to me ordering ALL the Mercer Mayer fairytale stuff.

#picturebooks #17booklove #day2 @jess.how This was my favorite picture book as a child.