STORY GUIDE Puss in Boots Original story by: Charles Perrault Read by: Matt Boren morals and themes Animals, Adventure, Intelligence general comprehension questions • Where does the story take place? • What are the problems the characters face? • Who are the characters? • How do they solve these problems? • Who is your favorite character and why? • How does the story end? • Which character don’t you like and why? • What lesson does this story teach you? discussion questions • Why did Puss ask for Boots from Marcos, his owner? Do you think clothing really mattered in his plan? • Puss in Boots told Marcos to change his name to the Marquis? Why did he do this? • Why did Puss tell all the farmers to say that the land belonged to the Marquis? Do you think the farmers did the right thing by listening to Puss? Why or why not? • How did Puss in Boot outsmart the Ogre? extension questions research activity • What other stories does this remind you of? Use the internet or library to research statues. • How does this story relate to your own life? • What are some famous statues around the world? • Write an alternate ending for the story. • Are there any statues in your town? • Write your own version of what happens next. • Do you like statues? Why or why not? notes on this story Charles Perrault wrote Puss in Boots in 1697 to teach civilized conduct in the upper-class French society. The Speakaboos version tries to emulate the original tale while making the moral more universally appealing. Kids will learn that a quick wit and keen intelligence is the best way to live one’s life. Puss in Boots does not use power or wealth to raise his standing in society. Puss in Boots teaches that even a small and harmless animal like a cat can truly conquer the kingdom with his mind. .