The Emperor’s New Clothes - Hans Christian Anderson, translated by Naomi Lewis, and illustrated by Angela Barrett
Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0-7636-0119-5
My rating: 4 out of 5
This book tells the classic tale of a self-centered emperor who gets tricked by two swindlers into wearing nothing. The emperor, of course, thinks he’s wearing an outfit of fine material that is invisible to anyone “unfit for their job or particularly stupid.” This story is a good one that has a good moral –
The illustrations are done realistically and are very detailed. As a dog lover, I liked how various breeds of dog make appearances all throughout the book. Because the illustrations are so good, I can see some parents challenging this book. On the last page, it shows the king, from the backside, completely naked. Even though it’s used for comedic effect, teachers should show caution if they decide to use this book.
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a good adaptation of this classic tale.
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