The Emperor's New Clothes (Paperback)

~ Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Dorothee Duntze (Illustrator) "Many years ago there lived an Emperor who was so fond of clothes that he spent all his money on being finely dressed..." (more)
Key Phrases: old minister

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

PreSchool-Grade 2-- This classic tale is a favorite among children; now Levinson and Byrd present a version faithful to the spirit of Andersen's but with a slightly different twist. The retelling retains the tone of the original--spare, direct, and fluid. Byrd sets the tale in a world of anthropomorphized animals, and the results are very effective. The role assigned each beast makes perfect sense: the emperor is a lion, the rascals who trick him are foxes, the chamberlain is a goat, the royal minister is a bear, and the little child who dares to say what he really sees is a kitten. Words and pictures blend nicely, with just the right amount of text on each page for sharing aloud. Well-executed watercolor washes with pen-and-ink detailing make use of cool, vibrant colors--emerald green and fuchsia dominate. Drawn in a comic but realistic style, each animal possesses a distinct and consistent personality. The scenes are rich with detail but never crammed or confusing. All in all, a satisfying adaptation, suitable for using aloud in small group situations. --Denise Anton Wright, Library Book Selection Service, Inc., Bloomington, IL
Copyright 1991 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 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155858689X
• ISBN-13: 978-1558586895
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,207,255 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Way To Read With Your Child, September 30, 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.

3 of 3 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.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful gem, April 5, 2000

By	Alexa Raven "Volunteer" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, THE: An All-Star Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale (Audio Cassette)

Generally, I do not care for audio books; many of the readers speak in a dull voice that rapidly drives me either away from the story or to sleep. However, there are a few exceptions; this is one.

Understand, that this is not the normal audio book; this edtion has a large cast of actors who collaborated to produce this item as a fund raiser for Starbright.

The result is an ensemble piece that is witty and charming. Part of the fun for me, was guessing who was reading before looking at the cast list included in the box.

Other folks feel that this isn't for children; I don't know as I don't have children, but I found that my "inner child" was highly entertained for 40 minutes with this tape.

If you are a fan of one or more of the actors in this edition or like puns (there are many here!), then you will probably like the Starbright edtion of the Emporer's New Clothes.