The foolish emperor is tricked by two "weavers" who claim that their beautiful fabric can be seen only by the competent people in the kingdom. Ultimately, it is the honest child who outsmarts the town in this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale that encourages self-confidence.
About Classic Fairy Tales:
This charming series retells classic fairy tales with bright illustrations and a clever tone. The stories in the Classic Fairy Tales series have been adapted for children today while respecting the richness and flavor of the original versions. The small size of the books and their warm, inviting illustrations will appeal to children, who will also love the game page at the end of each book and will want to read all the books in the series.
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"A pretty series...very artistically done." -Parade "A perfect first collection of fairy tales...packed with wit, tradition and marvelous stories and illustrations." -Copley News Services"
Christophe Durual has illustrated several children's books and lives in France.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # P06B-02207
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 54282665-6
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G059002941XI3N10
Seller: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: good. Jack Kent (illustrator). 5-7/8" tall x 8-1/8"; 32pp; stapled binding; ils with color; white cover is discolored; pp browning slightly; prev. owner's surname inside front cover. Paperback. Seller Inventory # 200464
Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Jack Kent (illustrator). Reprint. #TW3707. Color illustration on cover. Int. good. Color illustrations. 32 pages. Pages yellowed due to paper content. Sticker on cover. Seller Inventory # 142281B