Beauty and The Beast - English Short Story for Kids

Beauty and the Beast Story

Once, a wealthy merchant was caught in a storm and sought shelter in a nearby castle. There, he picked a rose for his youngest daughter, Beauty. This castle belonged to a Beast who lived there all alone.

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As the merchant plucked the flower, the Beast growled at him. Terrified, the merchant explained, “This flower is for my daughter.” The Beast declared, “If you want to keep your life, you must send your daughter to live here in the castle.”

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Upon returning home, the merchant told Beauty about the encounter. Beauty reassured him that she would be safe in the castle.

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Soon, Beauty and the Beast became good friends. One day, Beauty visited her family. When she returned to the castle, she found the Beast near death. In a moment of desperation, she cried out, “Oh! I love you!”

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Her heartfelt declaration broke the witch's spell, and the Beast transformed into a handsome prince. 

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 Beauty and the prince married and lived happily ever after.

About the Original story:

Beauty and the Beast is a fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740.

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