The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale

Andersen, H. C.

ISBN 10: 0151004366 / ISBN 13: 9780151004362

Published by Harcourt Childrens Books, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 1998

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An all-star illustrated retelling of the classic fairly tale. Includes CDs with the readings by the celebreties. A very nice copy. Seller Inventory # 000819

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star ...

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

A fully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen complete with compact disc of more than forty-five of the grandest talents in the entertainment world. “The cast is A-list. The plot, legendary” (USA Today).

Among the writers are Academy Award -winning and -nominated actors and actresses and other personalities from the worlds of entertainment and popular culture. Each celebrity contribution is illustrated with a stunning piece of art by illustrators who have created some of the most treasured classics of children's literature-Caldecott Medal and Honor winners, Kate Greenaway Award winners, Pulitzer Prize -winning cartoonist, New Yorker cover contributors, and many other internationally esteemed artists.

The contributors' talents are outshined only by their generosity: All of the royalties and contributors' fees from this book have been donated to Starbright, an innovative charitable foundation committed to improving the lives of seriously ill children. The result is a gift book like no other, a glorious celebration for the whole family.