The Emperor's New Clothes

by Lynne Bradbury (Adaptation), Hans Christian Andersen, Sally Long (Illustrator)

Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, here is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes—or lack of them—are ridiculous as only the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can make them. Fifty-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton added to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design. This brilliant new edition features Burton’s original illustrations photographed anew, freshly exhibiting her lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

52 pages, Paperback

First published January 6, 1981

Reviews

[Sarah Baines · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations but I found the actual story pretty boring. It could well be an episode of Hustle though.