Puss in Boots is an anthropomorphic cat who helps his penniless master gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess. He achieves this through cleverness and deceit, presenting gifts from his master and eventually tricking an ogre out of his castle. In the end, the miller’s son, with Puss’s help, marries the princess and becomes wealthy, rewarding the cat with a life of luxury as a lord.
GenreChildren's Literature, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length4 mins
Narrated byBert Stauff
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 23, 2025
LanguageEnglish
About the author
Clara Doty Bates
Clara Doty Bates was a 19th-century American author known for her children’s poetry and juvenile literature. Her works, often published in popular periodicals like St. Nicholas and Wide Awake, explored themes of childhood innocence, family, nature, and loss. Bates is considered a significant figure in 19th-century American sentimentalism in children’s literature, contributing to the evolving understanding of childhood’s role in society.View all by Clara Doty Bates
