The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen entertains while teaching good human values. The Emperor's New Clothes is both exciting and uplifting. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author of fairy tale books, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. They have inspired motion pictures, plays, ballets, and animated films. The Emperor's New Clothes is a story about a vain emperor who wanted to show off his fine clothes. When two thieves came to the palace and offered to make the emperor clothes that only clever people could see, the emperor put them to work. But no one could see the clothes - not even the emperor himself. He was just too vain to admit it! Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali, this 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 as outrageous and comical as only the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can make them, and Joy Melissa Jensen and Gustavo Mazali adds to this tale of fun his own irrepressible humor in pictures and design. This lovely new Folk Tale Classics edition celebrates a lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."

Authors
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish fairy tale writer and poet who is most noted for his Fairy Tales, including the enduring children s stories The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and The Ugy Duckling. Through his youth Andersen worked as a weaver s apprentice and actor before turning to writing. Andersen s works have been translated into more than 150 languages and have inspired countless films, plays, and ballets. Although Andersen died in 1875, the anniversary of his birthday (June 2) continues to be celebrated each year as International Children s Book Day.
Joy Melissa Jensen, is the daughter of Marlee and Ben Alex, both favorite Scandinavia Publishing House authors. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1984 and graduated in International Studies from University of Oregon in 2005. Lissa has since developed her extraordinary writing and illustration skills into her own unique style. She currently resides in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Illustrator
Gustavo Mazali is a talented illustrator of Biblical comics and children's books. Gustavo knows how to communicate with and inspire kids. He has been drawing since he was a little boy in the 1960s. Gustavo's first inspiration for his amazing illustrations comes from his own children. Gustavo draws for your children like his own. Gustavo loves the Bible and Bible stories. In addition to his talents at illustrating Bible stories, people and children, he is very skilled at creating wonderful, fun, animals.