A new spin on the classic story of "Beauty and the Beast." Never judge a
dog by its fur. When a great smelly, slobbery, small-tooth dog rescues a
rich man from thieves, the man offers the dog any treasure in his house
as a reward. But the dog is not interested in wealth; he wants
companionship. So, he asks for the rich man's daughter as reward. With
great sadness, the daughter honors her father's word and goes to live in
the dog's extravagant palace. A friendship blossoms between the dog and
the girl, but she continues to long for her father, sometimes forgetting
the importance of being kind. In this tale from Great Britain, award
winning author, Margaret Read MacDonald puts a new spin on the classic
story, "Beauty and the Beast", reminding us all that appearances can be
deceiving and that compassion can be powerful. This British folktale
will teach readers the importance of caring, citizenship and fairness.