Laure Fournier draws inspiration for her illustrated works from her travels to Burkina Faso and her creation of bronze sculptures. Her artistic style, influenced by her art studies in France and England, brings a unique visual depth to children's books. With clients such as Oxford University Press and Hachette, Fournier enriches the world of children's literature with her distinctive artistic expression and cultural influences.
Beauty goes to the Beast's castle in order to save her father's life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she can't bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him?
“I’m sorry, Beast” said Beauty. “I can be your friend, but I can’t marry you.” Poor Beast! Can Beauty learn to love him? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,015 words
The Little Giraffe and his best friend Rhino are very, very hungry. What happens next changes their lives forever. This charming retelling of an African folktale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.