Take Beauty and the Beast Back to School with You

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(updated for the 2026 school year)

Are you like me?  Do you like to weave a little fairytale magic into your daily routine?

Yes!

It's back to school season - for kids... and adults.

I feel the pull of the back-to-school aisles, too!  Freshly sharpened pencils and a crisp new backpack.  I'm in.  New lunch box, backpack and cute shoes.  I'm in!

And of course we want to share our love of Beauty and the Beast with the school and work crew.  Here are a few options to stay organized and ready for the year with understated fairytale style. 

Side note:  The sheer amount of fairycore themed school supplies now available is staggering and this post was notably delayed because I was distracted.

Second side note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Thank you for your support!


Cheerful and Understated School & Office Supplies to Carry Beauty and the Beast with You Throughout the Day

I love a planner - a fresh, crisp, ready for the year planner.  Staying organized is a must.  Staying organized in style... also a must.

I love this "Blooming Wildly" 2026 academic planner from bloom daily planners.  Their line of planners is delightful.  I didn't find a rose pattern this year, but artsy, bright flowers is just what Beauty would choose.











Beauty and the Beast Coin Purse / Mini Wallet

Do we carry coins anymore?  If not, we should!  This perfect find is a must, must, must!

I love that it references Beauty and the Beast's original author, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve.  The illustration is a mash-up of Disney and the OG, but it's still brilliant.










 

Vintage Composition Notebook - Fairy Illustration by Moncrief Vintage


Did you know that the original Beauty and the Beast fairytale featured an evil and good fairy duo?  No?  Well, now you know, and with that, we celebrate all things delightfully fairy when we discuss BATB.

How fun are these composition notebooks with vintage fairy print covers?

Beauty and the Beast coloring book

After a long day, it's time to relax and let the mind wander. The artwork in this Beauty and the Beast coloring book is enchanting... and I love that it says it's "deeply romantic."



Disney's Beauty and the Beast Journal

Disney's Beauty and the Beast themed journal

If you really love Disney's Beauty and the Beast, this journal is just too cute and perfect for all the notes.

It has vinyl page separators featuring favorite characters and patterned, lined pages.









Enjoy, Friends. May this back-to-school season be magical!


đŸŒčCan I also recommend a Beauty and the Beast tale for you?

You'll find recommendations on The Borrowed Rose Substack:  The Borrowed Rose | Substack and a growing list of Beauty and the Beast books & retellings here:  The Ultimate List of Beauty and the Beast Books, Retellings & Fan Fiction.

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