The Principal's New Clothes

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this version of the Andersen tale, the vain principal of P.S. 88 is persuaded by two tailors that they will make him an amazing, one-of-a-kind, suit that will be visible only to intelligent people.

Stephanie Calmenson is the author of over a hundred books for children. Her books have been called marvelous” (Publishers Weekly), lyrical” (School Library Journal), sweet, funny, and right on the mark” (Booklist). Among her most popular titles are Dinner at the Panda Palace, a PBS StoryTime Book, The Principal’s New Clothes, The Teeny Tiny Teacher, and Rosie, A Visiting Dog’s Story, which Smithsonian Magazine called one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year.” She has also collaborated with Joanna Cole, author of the Magic School Bus series, on many best-selling anthologies including Ready, Set, Read! and Ready, Set, Read and Laugh! Before turning to writing, Stephanie was an elementary school teacher, and a children’s book editor. She lives in new York City and considers herself very lucky to have found work that brings together her love of children, language, and laughter.