by Charles Perrault (Author), C. H. Lawrence (Illustrator)
Children's classic Puss in Boots has it all. A clever cat, a just Marquis, an evil ogre, a beautiful princess, and lots of fairy-tale magic. And Laughing Elephant's shaped book version of Puss in Boots is an exciting retelling of a children's staple.
The timeless story of loyalty, cunning, and adventure is a persistently recurring folk story given perfect form by Charles Perrault. The tale of an incredible cat who leads his human to fame and fortune is told here through stylized text and full-page, Italian illustrations by C.H. Lawrence. These images are engaging and give the story of pluck and tenacity the liveliness it demands making it perfect for young readers. Puss in Boots is a reprint of an antique edition and this version boasts an attractive die-cut shape that it both interesting and durable.
An instant read-together classic, this Puss in Boots is a well-crafted keepsake that your family will enjoy for years to come.
Author Biography
We do not know much about C.H. Lawrence, other than that he or she was active in American publishing in the early part of the 20th century. Many American illustrators of this period are similarly uncelebrated, many even uncredited. But we do know that C.H. Lawrence was a very talented illustrator of children's books.