This is a vintage hardcover 1955 Illustrated children's book called Puss in Boots. It's based on the classic tale and features pictures and illustrations by Bernice and Lou Myers. Once upon a time a miller died and left all he possessed to his three sons.  His Mill, his donkey, and his cat.  The youngest son got the cat, but thought it was bad luck. Along with this story are colorful and unique painted illustrations to go along with it. All the pages of the book are intact. The inside cover has a message written in pen. The outside cover is worn around the edges and corners. It is part of an elf books series of books for young readers.