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 .
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 28 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 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!
"A lively interpretation of the Perrault fairy tale." -- France Today Praise for Abbeville Classic Fairy Tales: "The fanciful illustrations and small square format make the series especially inviting." -- Publishers Weekly "A pretty little series...with bright colorful illustrations--all very artistically done. -- Parade "...just the right size for preschoolers' little hands. The books...are beautifully illustrated and bound well enough to withstand nightly rereading. -- Wilmington News Journal
