calistareads's review
4.0
I know there are many versions of Puss and Boots out there. I know I read this story as a child, but I don’t know which version I read back then. I believe many illustrators use this Charles Perrault story and they illustrate it themselves. It’s been quite a while since I read this and honestly, I had forgotten what much of the story is about.
It’s no wonder Puss in Boots is such a lasting story. It is charming and Puss is quite the manipulator. A farmer dies and leaves his children a mill, an ass and a cat. The youngest thinks he is doomed with only a cat, but that cat gets him a princess. It’s a marvelous story. I remember enjoying it as a child and it is enjoyable as an adult.
Marcia Brown did the artwork for this version. She chose to go with a more minimal approach here. It also almost looks like charcoal in places. It is lovely art and the hair of the young boy is gorgeous. I would have thought it would have been more elaborate, but it works and the story is so good that the art works great anyway.
The nephew loves this story. He loves Puss now and the way he could make things happen. He gave this 5 stars. The niece thought it was a clever story. She didn’t like the artwork so much, so she gave it 3 stars.
It’s no wonder Puss in Boots is such a lasting story. It is charming and Puss is quite the manipulator. A farmer dies and leaves his children a mill, an ass and a cat. The youngest thinks he is doomed with only a cat, but that cat gets him a princess. It’s a marvelous story. I remember enjoying it as a child and it is enjoyable as an adult.
Marcia Brown did the artwork for this version. She chose to go with a more minimal approach here. It also almost looks like charcoal in places. It is lovely art and the hair of the young boy is gorgeous. I would have thought it would have been more elaborate, but it works and the story is so good that the art works great anyway.
The nephew loves this story. He loves Puss now and the way he could make things happen. He gave this 5 stars. The niece thought it was a clever story. She didn’t like the artwork so much, so she gave it 3 stars.
raoionna's review
4.0
The classic tale of the fancy cat is made much fancier with mid-century illustrations from Marcia Brown. I love the movement of her brightly colored illustrations.
beecheralyson's review
2.0
Caldecott Honor - 1953
I am trying to remember what other versions of Puss in Boots that I have read to think about how it compares - just not sure about this version.
I am trying to remember what other versions of Puss in Boots that I have read to think about how it compares - just not sure about this version.
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