3.5 stars.
I love Beatrix Potter, and I love Quentin Blake.
The way he illustrated this story, in his own signature style, yet in the classic Potter-framework is lovely. Yet the whole thing seemed to lack... a bit of magic.
Maybe my expectations were too high, but it felt like the story needed a tiny bit more polish. Or maybe, this was exactly why Ms. Potter never got round to illustrate this story herself.
That being said, it is still a whimsical, entertaining story with lovely, funny illustrations.

I received a copy through Edelweiss for review, opinions are entirely my own. ( )

The title kitty isn't the bland pet her woman thinks. This cat has worked out a scheme with a friend that allows her to get out whenever she likes, in order to get into trouble. Trouble being a gun and a rather smart tweed hunting suit.

I was prepared to find the art jarring, because Blake isn't particularly similar to Potter, but it worked beautifully. Successful find on all counts. I wish there would be more.

Library copy ( )

The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots (Peter Rabbit) - Beatrix Potter, Quentin Blake, Helen Mirren The title kitty isn't the bland pet her woman thinks. This cat has worked out a scheme with a friend that allows her to get out whenever she likes, in order to get into trouble. Trouble being a gun and a rather smart tweed hunting suit. I was prepared to find the art jarring, because Blake isn't particularly similar to Potter, but it worked beautifully. Successful find on all counts. I wish there would be more.
 
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