The Emperor's New Clothes (Hardcover)

~ Hans Christian Andersen (Author), John Rowe (Illustrator) "Once upon a time there was an Emperor who loved shopping and spent all of his money on new clothes..." (more)
Key Phrases: two swindlers

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 - A menagerie of animals and a clown-faced Emperor drawn in Rowe's distinctive style populate this version of Andersen's classic tale. It is a modern and succinct retelling that works well for sharing aloud. The story is shortened but otherwise is mostly faithful to the original, except for a surprise ending in which the Emperor joins the crowd in laughing at himself. However, Rowe's highly unusual illustrations are the main attraction, and perhaps also the drawback, to this book. The artwork is full of Bosch-like details, and it is sometimes difficult to tell what is going on. Some children may delight in the rosy-cheeked populace, but others may be put off by their eccentricity. Yet the depiction of the naked Emperor prancing and posing is delightfully expressive. Many other illustrated versions of this story are available, making this one an additional purchase. - Robin L. Gibson, formerly at Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
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Product Description

Everyone agrees that the emperor is charming, clever, and works very hard . . . at shopping! Showing off his expensive clothes is all he cares about. So one day, a pair of swindlers decides to profit from the emperor's vanity. They offer to make him a splendid suit cut from a magical cloth that cannot be seen by anyone who is lazy or stupid. Who will be brave enough to tell the emperor that he's really wearing nothing at all?

Illustrations as zany and entertaining as the emperor himself enhance this ageless tale, "re-cut, pinned and stitched" by illustrator John A. Rowe. Rowe's eccentric and vivid interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen story puts new "garb" on an old favorite.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Minedition (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698400003
• ISBN-13: 978-0698400009
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #500,834 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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