Emperor's New Clothes, The [Hardcover]

H. Andersen (Author), D. Duntze (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Virginia Lee Burton has added her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design to the tale children have loved for centuries. The Emperor, his court, and clothes -- or lack of them -- are ridiculous as only Hans Christian Andersen can make them. The whole is a delightful concoction.

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

Kindergarten-Grade 4-When Andersen's vain emperor and his court are decked out in the fashions of 16th-century France, including the monarch in his underwear, the result is a particularly uproarious version of this well-loved classic. In her cartoonlike watercolors, Tharlet uses light, bright pastel tones for the clothing of everyone except the charlatan tailors, who are clad in sober brown and gray. Among the many small pictorial additions that extend the text's humor are the emperor's teddy bear, lying beside him as his breakfast-in-bed arrives, and a little dog with fleas that appears on several pages. The story is retold in simple, straightforward sentences. This fresh, delightful interpretation would be a good choice for reading alone or aloud.
Ginny Gustin, Sonoma County Library System, Santa Rosa, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: North-South (September 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558580360
• ISBN-13: 978-1558580367
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,185,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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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.