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Title: The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes: A Picture Book
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (edition Illustrated)
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1419725424
ISBN 13: 9781419725425
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Roberts, David
Edition: Illustrated.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Author Ying Chang Compestine and illustrator David Roberts’s picture book The Chinese Emperor’s New Clothes reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale in a story set during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China, and his three advisors take advantage of him by stealing his stores of rice, gold, and precious stones.

But Ming Da has a plan. With the help of his tailors, he comes up with a clever idea to outsmart his devious advisors: He asks his tailors to make “magical” new clothes for him. Anyone who is honest, the young emperor explains, will see the clothes’ true splendor, but anyone who is dishonest will see only burlap sacks. The emperor dons a burlap sack, and the ministers can’t help but fall for his cunning trick.

“Roberts has marvelous fun with the details of the Chinese court, rendering the robes, hats, and architectural flourishes of the palace with wit and style. The hero of the original tale was a child, too—but in this version he’s the author of the plan and the focus of the action, and the story is the better for it.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

About the Author

Ying ChangCompestine grew up in Communist China and now lives in Lafayette, California. She is a popular author of children’s books, cookbooks, and novels.

David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including bestsellers Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Iggy Peck, Architect.

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