Charles Perrault's "Puss in Boots" has been anirresistiblemagnetfor countless illustrators ever since thisclassic Frenchtale wasfirst published in 1697. So the questionarises: Do wereally needanother edition of Puss? Presented withFredMarcellino's magnificentinterpretation of this nimblenewtranslation of the authentic text,book lovers young and oldareapt to decide that this "Puss in Boots"belongs on their shelfofspecial favorites.
Long regarded as the preeminent designer of book jacketsinAmerica,Fred Marcellino provides an unstinting visual feast inhisfirstfull-color picture book. The adventures of that rascal,Puss,andhis master, the miller's son, are portrayed in a lavishseriesofillustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur tocomedybothboisterous and sly."Puss in Boots" is a 1991CaldecottHonorBook.
From Publishers Weekly
"Perrault's tale has never received a more faithfulyetremarkablyoriginal treatment," PW said in a boxedreview."Marcellino'sluxurious and skillfully designed paintingsstartle intheircomplexity and beauty." All ages.
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