Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots has been an irresistible magnet for
countless illustrators ever since this classic French tale was first
published in 1697. So the question arises: Do we really need another
edition of Puss? Presented with Fred Marcellino's magnificent
interpretation of this nimble new translation of the authentic text,
book lovers young and old are apt to decide that this Puss in Boots
belongs on their shelf of special favorites.
Long regarded as the preeminent designer of book jackets in America,
Fred Marcellino provides an unstinting visual feast in his first
full-color picture book. The adventures of that rascal, Puss, and his
master, the miller's son, are portrayed in a lavish series of
illustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur to comedy both
boisterous and sly.
Puss in Boots is a 1991 Caldecott Honor Book.