| Puss in Boots: (Caldecott Honor Book) Square Fish Edition Contributor(s): Perrault, Charles (Author), Marcellino, Fred (Illustrator), Arthur, Malcolm (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0312659458 ISBN-13: 9780312659455 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Cats - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 10218 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marcellino, Fred: - Fred Marcellino (1939-2001) wrote and illustrated many books for children, including a Caldecott Honor Book, Puss in Boots. He began his career in illustration with A Rat's Tale.Perrault, Charles: - CHARLES PERRAULT (1628-1703) is considered the original creator of the fairy tale, having written such classics as Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. |