The classic, much-loved story of Puss in Boots, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. When a young miller's son is given a cat by his father, he doesn't understand what use the cat will be to him except as a pair of furry gloves... But when Puss starts to talk, the miller's son soon learns that his fortune is about to change. With clever Puss in Boots by his side, the pair move up in the world ... but will they be able to outwit a wicked magician and save a kingdom together? - A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler - Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands - Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs are also out now! - Watch out for The Hare and The Hedgehog, which publishes simultaneously - Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind - A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come