The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots
Children's book by Beatrix Potter
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The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots is a British children's book written by Beatrix Potter and illustrated by Quentin Blake published in 2016. The manuscript was discovered by Jo Hanks, a publisher at Penguin Random House Children's Books, in the Victoria and Albert Museum archive in 2015.[2]
Front cover, designed by Quentin Blake | |
| Author | Beatrix Potter |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Quentin Blake |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Frederick Warne & Co |
| Publication date | September 1, 2016 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 72[1] |
Development
Potter sent the manuscript to her publisher in 1914 and mentioned in letters that she intended to complete it; however, her work was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I and personal events such as her marriage and illness.[2]
The book was published on 1 September 2016 (ISBN 978-0241247594) by Frederick Warne & Co, the publisher of Potter's other works, which since 1983 has been an imprint of Penguin Group.[1][3] The publication coincided with the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth.[4]
Plot
The story centres around "a well-behaved prime black Kitty cat, who leads rather a double life", and includes characters from other Potter stories, including Peter Rabbit, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.[4]
