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Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
In this graphic novel version of Andersen's classic fairy tale, an emperor prizes fancy clothes above taking care of his kingdom. Two merchants offer to make him a magical suit, but he is deceived when no one can see it!
Series
Publisher
Turner Classics Movies
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"[This three-disc set] includes 38 theatrical cartoons released from 1948 to 1959. Originally distributed by Columbia Pictures, the cartoon shorts produced by UPA (United Productions of America) were revolutionary, adopting the contemporary graphics of Modern design and offering non-traditional, provocative storytelling. Giving the animators at Disney, MGM and Warner Bros. a run for their money, UPA earned six nominations and three Academy Awards,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Treasure Bay, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"...[T]he emperor hires two tailors to make him a new set of elegant and magical clothes--clothes that foolish people will think are invisible! When the emperor parades through town in his fine new clothes, while really wearing just his polka-dotted shorts, only a child is willing to speak up and tell the truth"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Penguins populate this simple retelling of the classic fairy tale about two scoundrels who fool a vain emperor and most of his subjects into thinking that they are creating a magical cloth. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of The Emporer's New Clothes, the ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops, but famed ghost hunters plan to catch the ghost on camera, using the same tricky tactics the emperor's tailors did when he was alive.
The ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops. But famed ghost hunters are on the case. They plan to catch the ghost on camera and win a $1-million-dollar prize! In...
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making clothing that will make him look "cool" and will let him know who else is "cool," as well, but when he wears them during the Royal Parade, a child cries out that the emperor has nothing on. Includes author's note about the story's origins.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
©1991
Language
English
Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
15) King Long Shanks
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Although he hates their poor poetry, a frog king agrees to let two flattering scoundrels create an outfit for him that will show off his fine, long, strong legs and test the loyalty of his subjects.
Author
Series
Petits cailloux volume 7
Publisher
Nathan
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
Français
Description
Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.
Author
Publisher
Minedition/Penguin
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
In this version of Andersen's tale the emperor loves shopping and new clothes, but he is still tricked by two rascals. 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...
20) Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's new clothes: an all-star retelling of the classic fairy tale
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Andersen's classic fairy tale retold from different points of view by twenty-three celebrities and depicted by twenty-three illustrators.
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