The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689830686)

Long ago in a province in China there lived an emperor whose greatest pleasure in life was to dress in new clothes.
So begins Demi's retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a proud emperor who does not see what is obvious until he hears the truth from a child.
Based upon several different translations of the original Danish story, Demi's tale is set in old provincial China. Filled with exquisite details, bright panoramas, and golden hues that leap off a wealth of fold-out pages, this story lures readers into a magical place and time. The story follows the four seasons of the year and is packed with visual elements of Chinese culture for readers to pore over for hours.
Demi has captured in text and paintings all the majesty of China and all the magic that makes for the very best fairy tales. This elegant edition of a favorite story is sure to be cherished by all.

Author: Demi
ISBN-10: 0689830688
ISBN-13: 9780689830686
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2000
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.80h x 10.60w x 0.39d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2000 pg. 630
School Library Journal 06/01/2000 pg. 111
Booklist 06/01/2000 pg. 1907
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 266 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 266 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 06/19/2000