The of Baas*Bear has been around for centuries in both written and oral form, and more story recandy in sm and on stage The appears in many cultures in different forms. One researcher has story discovered over 170 different versions from different countries. In Indones a version of the tale is many called Lead in Japan, one is named The son-in-Lar A Turkish one is called The and a Puerto Rican version is named The Waadsman's Daughter and the Lion. But one of the most popular is a French vas on wntten down n the 1700s Madame Le Prince de Beaumont. It is retold below. A nch merchant had good-lookin daughters, particularly the youngest who was known as Little three g Beauty. The older vain, d they became jealous of Beauty, who was, in contrast, modest a were charm The family lost all its money and was forced into a poor lifestyle. The father took a trip hopng ng o regain his wealth, and the older sisters demanded that he bring them back expensive garments while Beauty asked simply for a rose.