<DIV>Charles Perrault's <I>Puss in Boots</I> 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 <I>Puss</I>? 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 <I>Puss in Boots</I> belongs on their shelf of special favorites.<BR><BR>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 eadventures of that rascal, Puss, and his master, the miller's sonare portrayed in a lavish series of illustrations that range from sumptuous grandeur to comedy both boisterous and sly.</DIV><DIV><BR><I>Puss in Boots</I> is a 1991 Caldecott Honor Book.</DIV>