Customer Reviews

The Emperor's New Clothes... and More Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)

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Most of the Scholastic Video Collection DVDs that I have are really good, though some of them are truly excellent. The main stories tend to be better than the bonus stories, but a few of the bonus stories are on par with the features. This DVD has a collection of stories that are even BELOW the standard of the most mediocre bonus stories. Don't waste your money on this one. Opt for Pete's a Pizza, Chyrsanthemeum, Harry the Dirty Dog, and Is Your Mama A Llama?

Unless you are totally opposed to a little cartoonish bare bottom nudity, I don't understand the negative review. The Emperor's New Clothes is a totally hilarious rendition of the folktale.

Although the Swineherd story is dated, it is a fascinating story - maybe not for the very young, but the 3-5th graders who viewed this in my media center were completely into watching both of these folk stories.

The version of the Ugly Duckling by Jerry Pinkney is beautiful and I would highly recommend it. It may not be "edge of your seat" storytelling, but it artistically beautiful and poignantly tells the story.

I just don't get the one-star rating posted by another viewer. I've alerted you to what I feel may have "gotten their dander up". But if you aren't offended by a bare behind in cartoon form you'll find stories to entertain and enlighten you and your kids on this DVD.

As with most of the scholastic videos, my kids enjoy watching this.
My son especially likes to watch The Emperor's New Clothes and Swineherd.
We have quite a few of these scholastic videos and this one is one of our most watched.
The stories are longer in length, so I think it's more appropriate for preschoolers rather than toddlers.