Puss in boots

by Charles Perrault

Other authorsFred Marcellino (Illustrator), Malcolm Arthur
Paper Book, 1990

Status

Check shelf

Call number

E P

Publication

New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 1990.

Description

A retelling of the French fairy tale in which a clever cat wins his master a fortune and the hand of a princess.

Local notes

1601-138

User reviews

LibraryThing member mgkbus
a charming retelling of Puss in Boots (Le Chat Botté), wonderfully illustrated. It's a joy to read.
LibraryThing member aschmidt22
Puss in Boots is a story hundreds of years old, yet it comes to life again with some help from illustrator Fred Marcellino. Marcellino gives the tale a vibrant touch while still maintaining a classic, almost epic, feel. The story itself is a great ride and a lesson to never underestimate the
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deviousness of cats.

This illustrated edition of Puss in Boots would show students that classical tales can still be fun today. The pictures would draw children into the story. I'm sure this book would also have much appeal after the Shrek films.
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LibraryThing member glanecia
A very charming retell of the fairy tale, Puss in Boots. The pictures are fantastic and Malcolm Arthur does a fine job at translating the story.
LibraryThing member Hennigar
I would give the story 4 stars, but the illustrations should get 6! The mischievous Puss in Boots devises a plan to get his master (but more than likely himself) a life full of luxury. I read this book because it was recommended to me. After reading it, I went back through and read/viewed the
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illustrations a second time. I also read it aloud to a 1st grader and as we read we talked about Puss and his cunning plans. It was somewhat difficult for the 1st grader to comprehend the story, however he did enjoy the illustrations.
In the classroom I would read this book aloud to all of the students. After every page, or few pages I would stop and have the students write about what they thought the book was about. Then after the reading is finished, we would discuss how students’ thinking changed as we progressed through the book. This teaches students to look to the text for evidence to support their thinking or to dispel misconceptions about the text.
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LibraryThing member jredway
A miller’s is dismayed to find that he is left with nothing more than a cat when his father dies, but what he doesn’t know is that cat is far more clever than anyone expected. This tale follows the story of the clever cat and his plan to create a better life for his master. The cat dons a pair
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of boots and sets about the country side doing all sorts of things to make his master appear to be a great man in the eyes of the king and princess, but do the cat’s plans come to fruition?

The cover of this book is magnificent. When I saw it on the shelf I could not resist myself. This version of the story is fantastic, and I could hardly keep my focus on the word because the illustrations are so good. Children who are fans of the movie Shriek will love this background story of the Puss in Boot.

A classroom application for this book would be a lesson on judging others. The young master initially reacts negatively towards the inheritance of the cat, but he is proved wrong. This story would demonstrate to children not to think badly of a situation or another person until they have had an opportunity to really understand the circumstances. Another idea would be to have the class retell the story in their own way. I would have each child either draw out or both draw and write their own version of the story and then present it to the class.
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LibraryThing member jaimefabey
Puss in Boots is about three brothers who inherit only their fathers mill, donkey and cat. The son who inherits the cat thinks his fortune is destitute. But Puss in Boots is crafty and convinces the King and princess that his master is a Marque and ends u providing a castle, land, wife and royalty
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through craft and trickery.
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LibraryThing member jllwlsh
I love the traditional and old fashioned style in which the images are executed. Marcellino does an excellent job of capturing the almost debonair quality of Puss in Boots, and keeps this classics story current in the minds of youngsters in todays generation.
LibraryThing member Chandra672
Cute story! This book could be used on a lesson plan regarding fairytales. Questions could be asked, "what are common characteristics of the characters and plot in fairytales?" A genre study could be done with this book, as well as other fairytales.
LibraryThing member marissakb
The illustrations were AMAZING. I loved studying them as I read. There were a few dark parts within the story which I think I would wonder who could or should read this, however overall the book is child friendly and a fun story to read.
LibraryThing member yarb
Luscious production and hard-edged text make this a stunning rendition.
LibraryThing member Kathdavis54
Puss is left to youngest son of a poor miller. The son thinks that Puss is a terrible inheritance, but Puss devises a plan to get the young man everything he wants and more. A fun story that shows that good things can come in unexpected and crazy places.
LibraryThing member ShelbyStancil
Summary:
An old Miller dies and leaves his things to his three sons. The oldest got the Mill. The middle the Donkey and the Youngest the Cat. The youngest is upset but the cat tells him that he will make sure things will work out. So he goes and hunts game every day and takes it to the king. He
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makes the king believe that the youngest son is a grand man. In the end he marries the princess and eventually becomes king. The cat lives a good life after all that.

Personal Reaction:
The Pictures were great and it was a good take on the story. I have heard several types of this story and this one is by far my favorite. It reminded me of Puss on the movie Shrek.

Classroom Extention Idea's:
1. Use this as a way to talk about Fairytales and what makes a Fairytale a Fairytale.
2. Have the kids draw their own versions of the tale.
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LibraryThing member erineell
Fred Marcellino’s account of Puss in Boots, a trickster folktale from France, is noteworthy and a must have for any library collection. The detailed illustrations in this book draw the readers’ eyes to the expressions of the characters, extending the story. Puss is the inheritance of a poor
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miller’s son. Discouraged by being left with Puss, the owner is fearful of starving to death. To show his worth, Puss requests a pair of boots and a sack that sets forth a serious of events that trick a king into believing that his master is a wealthy man. Puss’s cleverness results in his master gaining a large castle and estate from an Ogre and the marriage of the king’s daughter. In the end, Puss lives in luxury. Although some of the vocabulary words might be unfamiliar to younger children, the overall adventures and masterful telling of this folktale will keep the attention of readers.

Age Appropriate: 4 to 8 years-old
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LibraryThing member colorred
I had never read a Puss in Boots book before this one and I’m glad this was my first. Loved it! Beautiful illustrations.
LibraryThing member ckarmstr1
A young son inherits a cat--Puss. The son is displeased with his inheritance, but the cat proves the son wrong. This book proves that great things can come from small, unwanted packages. The illustration tells the story more than the words do, but this version is a brilliant retelling.
LibraryThing member cassielanzas
A beautiful adaption of Perrault's tale "Puss in Boots." Marcellino creates rich, engaging illustrations using colored pencil and textured paper.
LibraryThing member khportlandclass
I have always liked this folktale. The clever cat is capable of so much after simply receiving a pair of boots. The story varies slightly depending on the author's retelling in each book. No matter which version you read, this folktale should definitely be shared with children. When using this book
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in a classroom, an important lesson can be taught on being grateful for what we have because you never know how things will turn out!
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LibraryThing member silly_tine
I have found that the pictures in this version of 'Puss' appeal immensely to kindergartners through third graders. Children who often have a hard time sitting still for a story have sat transfixed as I read this book, holding the pictures in front of them all the time and giving them lots of
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opportunities to check out the wonderful use of light and color. The illustrator uses a lot of wonderful yellow that is very appealing to young children and seems to draw them into the book. I love reading this book out loud both to see children's reaction and also because I love the detail and color in the pictures.
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LibraryThing member Klefort
Puss In Boots, written by Charles Perrault and illustrated by Fred Marcellino, is also a Caldecott Honor award-winning book. The illustrations in this book are very detailed and colorful. The pictures alone do not tell the story, but they do add to the text. They pictures in the book also depict
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the time period that the story was set in very well. The elegant clothing that the characters don are of early times in France. The lines in the characters’ faces are often drawn with a lot of expression, although the lines are softer and less distinguished. The colors in the book are warm on some pages and bright on others reflecting the text on the page. The textures are all very smooth and sort of flat. The Puss, himself is seen as a cartoon animal with his boots, sack and his sword throughout the story except on the first and last pages where he is seen as an ordinary house cat.
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LibraryThing member pyattlori
Puss in Boots: What a silly folktale! The illustrations were beautiful and the story was so fun. It would make for a fun read aloud while learning about this time period. I wonder if the Puss In Boots in Shrek is like this character at all. I haven’t seen the movie, so I came into this story
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knowing nothing. It doesn’t have any morals, I wonder what the history behind this story is.
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LibraryThing member SamanthaMulkey
im not sure the lesson that this story is trying to teach. Is it if you lie and steal you will get far in life? It was a good story but im not sure that it is one I would share with my class one day. I did like the pictures in the story.
LibraryThing member TamaraSmith
A great classic story. It's not too long and the pictures are great for the kids. It's a really great fun story of bravery. It's great for any age I believe.
LibraryThing member dukefan86
Fabulous illustrations accompany this tale about a very resourceful cat! I enjoyed it.
LibraryThing member Whisper1
Step inside this lovely illustrated book and meet Puss In Boots, the socipathic cat who is rather conniving, consistently a user of people and a regal stager of situations.

His dastardly deeds of presenting gifts to the majesty in the name of his supposed master, The Marquis of Carabas, nets him and
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his master great wealth.

Lying, stealing and deceiving at every twist and turn, he becomes a hero. Ah, such is life!!!!

I don't care for the story line at all, but I do love the marvelous illustrations!
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LibraryThing member huertaen
In this illustrated version of the renowned author, Charles Perrault, we follow a wonderfully illustrated story of a cat named puss and his master. The illustrations are pleasant and align nicely to the story at hand. As Puss goes around lying about his master and tricking everyone in order to make
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his master rich, I kept wondering when he would be find out, when his behavior would not match that of a "Marquis de Carabas." But I think I was over complicating the story by thinking along these lines. USE: entertainment.
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Language

Original language

French

Original publication date

1697
1990

Physical description

29 cm

ISBN

0374361606 / 9780374361600

Barcode

34747000079547
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