The Emperor's New Clothes (We Both Read) [Hardcover]

Sindy McKay (Adapter, Author), Toni Goffe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: We Both Read

A very charming and whimsical adaptation of the story about the swindling tailors and the foolish emperor.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Colorful pictures portray the classic story. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-2-Adaptations designed to encourage parents and children to read together. In both books, the left page of text is designated for adults to read while the shorter three-to-four lines on the right feature vocabulary for beginning readers. In the Andersen tale, the children's pages have been set to rhyme-most of the time. Sometimes the rhymes are exact, and at other times forced, interrupting the flow of the story. The full-color illustrations, though serviceable, feature huge smiles on the characters' faces and so much activity in each frame that the story gets lost. In Peter Rabbit, the excellent reproductions of Beatrix Potter's original illustrations, which have been enlarged without losing any of their charming detail, make this adaptation work better.
Diane Janoff, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Treasure Bay; 1st edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891327038
• ISBN-13: 978-1891327032
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > European

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Way To Read With Your Child, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Emperor's New Clothes (We Both Read) (Hardcover)

The format of this book and the others like them give a young reader a very enjoyable experience. The adult side helps to embellish the story but the children's side lets a new reader be part of the story not just a listener. Our first grader takes great pride in his part of the book and seems to have better comprehension. These are a great find.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really was pleased with it, and so was my little sister., January 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Emperor's New Clothes (Hardcover)

I read this book to my little sister, she is 9 and thought it was the funnist book she had ever heared of. She really liked the part were the emporer.... well I won't give the ending away. But, I hope you enjoy it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice story, nice illustrations - one nude scene, though, September 1, 2010

By 

Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Emperor's New Clothes (Paperback)

Among the many great stories collected by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is the story of The Emperor's New Clothes. This wonderful book is a translation of Andersen's story, rounded out with bright and colorful and yet realistic illustrations. My little one really liked the story - especially the picture of the naked emperor walking away from the viewer. (Although I must admit that I was less than thrilled with that picture!) Be aware of that one picture, but other than that it's a great book.