Books with title Emperor's New Clothes

“Emperor’s New Clothes” is a fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). It was first published in 1837; it was translated in English by Mrs. Henry H.B. Paull (1812–1888) in 1875.The ebook cointains the most beautiful illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen (1820-1859), Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), Anne Anderson (1874-1930), A.W. Bayes (1832-1909), Harry Clarke (1889-1931), H.J. Ford (1860-1941).

This is a story from the Andersen's Fairy Tales collection. The world of Hans Christian Andersen is seen through the eyes of children. There is the everyday wonder of an ugly duckling being transformed into a swan; the puffed-up Emperor being fooled by his own importance; the tender tragedy of a little match girl; the upright honesty of John rewarded by his traveling companion. By bringing true feelings to these stories, Andersen's tales have become part of universal folklore.

Here's a marvellous tale by the famous Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, about two cunning weavers who promise an emperor a beautiful set of clothes that they say appears invisible to those who are unfit for their positions, incompetent, or stupid. Voiced by the wonderful Anita Harris. Anita Harris sang with the Cliff Adams Singers and had a number of chart hits in the '60s. She also featured in Carry On films' Follow That Camel and Carry On Doctor. So enjoy what some regard as one of Anita's most wonderful vocal performances.

Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, 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 Virginia Lee Burton adds to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design. This lovely new Folk Tale Classics edition celebrates Burton’s lively concoction of remarkable spirit and beauty.

Sometimes people are willingly dishonest rather than risking embarrassment. Such is the case in this whimsical rendition of Hans Christian Andersens classic tale. Excessive fondness for elaborate and expensive clothing allows a pair of dodgy tailors to hoodwink the emperor. Weaving a grandiose tale instead of actual clothing, the tailors tell the emperor that their exquisite garments, woven with the finest of materials, are invisible to less worthy individuals. Reluctant to admit possible imperfections, no one in the town is willing to be honest, with the exception of one small boy. The conclusion of this tale extends beyond that of the original, shedding light on the benefits that come from always telling the truth.