Puss in Boots - French

Once there was a kind boy who was very sad. He only had one friend in the whole wide world, his cat. But this was no ordinary cat. This was Puss, a very clever cat with a very clever plan. This is the story of Puss in Boots. Puss asked his master for two things: a little bag and a pair of special boots. Swish, swish went his new boots as he walked. Puss was ready for an adventure.

First, Puss caught a big, fluffy rabbit. He put it in his bag and went to see the King. "Hello, Mr. King," Puss said with a bow. "This is a gift from my master, the wonderful Marquis of Carabas." The King smiled a big, happy smile. What a nice gift. Later, Puss saw the King's carriage coming down the road. "Quick!" he told his master. "Go for a swim in the river." Splash. His master jumped in the water. Puss hid his old clothes and shouted, "Help. Help. My master is in the river." The King stopped to help and gave the boy beautiful, fancy clothes to wear. The boy looked just like a prince, and he met the King's daughter, a kind Princess.

Puss ran ahead in his speedy boots. He ran and ran until he came to a giant castle. A grumpy ogre lived in the big, tall castle. This ogre could do magic tricks. He could turn into a big, roaring lion. ROAR. Puss was not scared. He was clever. "Wow," said Puss. "You are so big. But can you be something very, very small? Can you be a tiny mouse?".

The grumpy ogre wanted to show off. Poof. He turned into a tiny, little mouse. Squeak, squeak. Puss the cat pounced, and the little mouse was gone forever. The big castle was empty. When the King’s carriage arrived, Puss stood at the door. "Welcome," he said. "Welcome to the castle of the Marquis of Carabas." The King was amazed. He thought the miller's son was a great prince. The boy and the Princess got married and lived happily in the big castle. And Puss? He was a hero. He showed everyone that even a little cat can do big things with a clever mind and a good heart.