Charles Perrault

Puss in Boots

Sarah Sammis

We own a copy of Puss in Boots, a retelling by Rochelle Larkin which I reviewed in May 2008. That said, my daughter was attracted by the bold cover illustration on the 1991 reissue of Malcolm Arthur's 1977 translation of Charles Perrault's version.

The 1991 reissue has new illustrations by Fred Marcellino. It was his first time illustrating a children's book and it was a Caldecott Honor book for that year.

Plotwise there isn't much difference between Larkin and Arthur's versions. They are both working from the same source material. No, it's the illustrations. They are bold, colorful and worthy of framing. After reading the book once to my daughter we flipped through the book a couple more times just taking about Marcellino's work.

Aditi

Aditi Verma

vita

Carla Borralho

Javier Zabala

Featuring the classic tale’s text in both Spanish and French, this bilingual edition tells the tale of Puss in Boots, a clever feline who uses observation and logic to gain power and wealth. Already a well-known character, this picaresque conman who intercedes in the world on his master's behalf is sure to entertain readers time and again. Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning Spanish artist, this highly visual edition will delight book lovers of all ages. Ofreciendo el texto de este relato clásico tanto en español como en francés, esta edición bilingüe narra la historia del gato con botas, un felino astuto que usa la observación y la lógica para adquirir poder y riquezas. Un personaje ya muy conocido, este estafador felino que intercede en el mundo por parte de su amo seguramente entretendrá al lector una y otra vez. Hermosamente ilustrado por un galardonado artista español, esta edición muy visual deleitará a amantes de libros de todas las edades.

El Gato Con Botas

Valeria

Cora Sicard

Puss in Boots

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