The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast - Author Abie Longstaff

When the Big Bad Beast falls for Bella, the kindest and most beautiful girl in Fairyland, he wonders if she could ever love someone so beastly. Enter Kittie Lacey, the fabulous Fairytale Hairdresser, ready to help Beast discover that true beauty comes from within—though a makeover doesn’t hurt!

This modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast is full of charm, humor, and sparkling illustrations. With clever fairytale cameos and empowering messages, this is a story children will want to revisit again and again.

Why we, and schools, love it:

• Celebrates kindness and inner beauty with a fresh, inclusive twist
• Encourages self-confidence, self-care, and friendship
• Fantastic for comparing traditional vs. modern fairy tales in class

If you loved this book, don’t miss:

• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
• The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White

A perfect series to build a magical and empowering classroom library.

Written by Abie Longstaff | Illustrated by Lauren Beard | Published by Penguin
Paperback | 32 pages | Ages 3–7