The most familiar telling of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ stems from a French version published in 1756. The message that handsome looks are less important than a caring nature. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a very old story of enchantment and virtue rewarded. The Roman legend of Cupid and Psyche has strong parallels. Set in Italy, circa 1400. Gold level titles introduce children to more complex sentences with an average length of 10 words and help to develop reading strategies such as breaking long words down into syllables. Available for Levels 15-24, PM Traditional Tales and Plays retell classic tales in a simplified language and form that children can understand. Teachers use the tales in guided reading sessions and children can later read them with confidence and understanding. Parts are colour-coded for easy recognition. #pm19-offer