This retelling of the tale by award-winning author Ana Maria Machado gives a new tone to this classic of children’s literature, without losing its good humor. Thanks to the cat’s trickeries, the son of a miller is transformed into the Marquis of Carabas, complete with a castle and a wedding to the princess of the kingdom. Arthur Vergani’s illustrations enhance the adventure as it explores unusual angles and the characters’ psychology by portraying gestures, expressions and gazes.