In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning
illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored
by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H.
Chuku Lee stays true to the story of this beloved classic. With
breathtaking palatial settings inspired by the Dogon tribe of Mali and
dazzling costumes reminiscent of the clothing seen on Cummings's own
trip to Africa, Beauty and the Beast becomes so much more than just a
story--it's a visual and cultural experience.
When her father is taken prisoner by a fearsome Beast, Beauty begs the
captor to take her instead. The Beast agrees, locking her away in his
palace. Though he will give her whatever her heart desires--jewels,
gowns, her own living quarters--she is forbidden to leave. Over time,
however, Beauty sees the gentler side of the Beast, and an unexpected
bond forms. But will it be strong enough to break a curse that threatens
the Beast's life?
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