An enterprising cat--with only a bag, a pair of boots, and some audacity--arranges for his owner, a poor farmer, to marry a princess and live happily every after. The stories in the Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales series have been adapted for the children of today while respecting the richness and flavor of the original versions. This charming series retells classic fairy tales with bright illustrations and a clever tone. Children will love the game page at the end of each book, and they will want to read all the books in the series.
This book is part of a book series called Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales .
There are 28 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Abbeville Press Inc. , U. S. .
Charlotte Roederer has illustrated more than seven childrens books, including Abbevilles Goldilocks and the Three Bears, also in the Classic Fairy Tales series. In 1996 she was on the judging committee for the Jerome Main Prize for childrens illustrations. She lives in France.
This book contains the following story:
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots is a clever cat who won't settle for his master being poor. He gives gifts to the king on behalf of his master then creates an illusion that his master is actually the rich Marquis de Carabas. His master deception is enhanced when he manages to dupe a wicked giant out of his grand castle and claim the surrounding land as his master's. The king is so impressed with the riches of the young man that he allows Carabas to marry his daughter. And Puss in Boots lives happily ever after with his master in the lap of luxury!
