A deep forest, a garden by a magical palace, an enchanted Beast, and a promise made to the merchant's youngest daughter, Beauty. The scene is set for a love story.
Max Eilenberg is the author of the children's picture books Cowboy Kid, illustrated by Sue Heap, and Squeak's Good Idea, illustrated by Patrick Benson. Working as a publisher and editor, Max lives in London with his family. Angela Barrett is the highly-regarded illustrator of the 1989 Smarties Book Prize-winning Can It Be True?, by Susan Hill, and the 1991 WH Smith Illustration Award-winning The Hidden House, by Martin Waddell. She lives in London.