Puss in Boots: A Retelling of the Grimms' Fairy Tale Book

An easy-to-read retelling of the tale of a clever cat who wins a fortune and the hand of a princess for his master.

Janet Crane Barley - Children's Literature

When I sat down to read this book with my favorite young reader, I asked him to help me review it. As soon as we finished reading the story, he stood up and clapped to show exactly how he felt. This is one of his favorite fairy tales and he heartily approved of this version. And no wonder, the delightful tale of a clever cat who brings fame and fortune to its reluctant master is told in words both lively enough to keep the tale exciting, yet simple enough for a young reader to recognize or figure out. The publisher describes the format as working equally well for read-aloud and read-alone. For us it worked very well for me to read one page and for him to read the next. The artwork with expressive googly-eyed characters added to the reading pleasure. The book is in the Green Level of the "Read-it! Readers" series, the most complex of the series' four levels. 2005, Picture Window Books, Ages 4 to 8.