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The Emperor's New Clothes
By Hans Christian Andersen
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Hardcover
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With Mike Gordon (other contributor), Susanna Davidson | New edition from Usborne Pub Ltd (June 30, 2006)
9780794513504 | details & prices | 24 pages | 9.50 × 9.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.95 lbs | List price $9.99
About: An emperor who cares about nothing but clothes is tricked by two tailors into parading around town in the nude.
With Rosemary Lanning, Eve Tharlet | from North South Books (September 1, 2000)
9780735813403 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $15.95
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
With David Pace (other contributor), Katy Rhodes | from Barrons Juveniles (September 1, 1996)
9780812066135 | details & prices | 5.25 × 5.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.25 lbs | List price $4.95
With Gielgud (other contributor), Robert Van Nutt (other contributor), Eric Metaxas | Har/cas edition from Simon & Schuster (March 1, 1995)
9780689800580 | details & prices | 6.75 × 8.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.40 lbs | List price $10.95
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
With Mary Packard | from Turner Pub (August 1, 1994)
9781570360060 | details & prices | 8.75 × 9.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.65 lbs | List price $5.95
About: Paying no heed to the dire needs of his kingdom, the vain and gullible Emperor of Oaf focuses all his attention on his new 'lightweight' wardrobe, with unintended results, in a retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale in which the charactersare depicted as animals.
With S. T. Mendelson (other contributor) | from Stewart Tabori & Chang (September 1, 1992)
9781556702327 | details & prices | 9.00 × 11.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.95 lbs | List price $14.95
About: Animal characters highlight a retelling of the story of two rascals who sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
With Richard Walz (other contributor), Samantha Easton | from Andrews McMeel Pub (October 1, 1991)
9780836249286 | details & prices | 30 pages | 5.75 × 7.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.30 lbs | List price $6.95
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
With Robert Van Nutt (other contributor), Eric Metaxas | Har/cas edition from Picture Book Studio Audio (June 1, 1991); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780887081613 | details & prices | 10.75 × 12.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.40 lbs | List price $19.95
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
With Michael Adams (other contributor) | from Unicorn Pub House (November 1, 1989)
9780881010954 | details & prices | 42 pages | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | List price $9.95
About: A retelling of the classic tale about the foolish and vain emperor
Har/cas edition from Worlds of Wonder (April 1, 1988); titled "The Emperors New Clothes"
9781555789015 | details & prices | List price $9.95
from W Pub Group (November 1, 1987); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780849985355 | details & prices | List price $3.99
With Anne F. Rockwell (other contributor) | from Ty Crowell Co (March 1, 1982)
9780690041507 | details & prices | 32 pages | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | List price $9.82
About: Colorful illustrations highlight this simple retelling of the classic tale of a vain emperor who is easily fooled by two thieves
from Harcourt (July 1, 1971); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780152259181 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels Preschool | List price $2.50
About: 2 clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe
from Harcourt Childrens Books (June 1, 1969); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780152259198 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels Preschool | List price $4.30
About: 2 clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe
Paperback
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With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 3, 2016)
9781523839780 | details & prices | 50 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.12 in. | 0.28 lbs | List price $13.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 2, 2016)
9781523822072 | details & prices | 38 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.09 in. | List price $12.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 2, 2016)
9781523823192 | details & prices | 28 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.07 in. | List price $12.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 1, 2016)
9781523801176 | details & prices | 26 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.07 in. | List price $12.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 1, 2016)
9781523801848 | details & prices | 26 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.07 in. | List price $12.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 1, 2016)
9781523802685 | details & prices | 26 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.07 in. | List price $12.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (February 1, 2016)
9781523804078 | details & prices | 32 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.08 in. | List price $8.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Createspace Independent Pub (October 1, 2012)
9781480019157 | details & prices | 28 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.07 in. | List price $8.00
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Virginia Lee Burton (other contributor) | from Houghton Mifflin (March 23, 2004)
9780618344208 | details & prices | 7.25 × 10.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.38 lbs | List price $6.95
About: Two clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe.
With Ned Bustard | from Veritas Pr Inc (January 1, 2004)
9781932168228 | details & prices | 9.00 × 5.75 × 0.25 in. | 0.20 lbs | List price $9.95
About: Once upon a time there was a vain emperor who loved new clothes more than anything.
With Pamela Baldwin-Ford (other contributor) | from Troll Communications Llc (August 1, 2003)
9780816775040 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.14 lbs | List price $3.95
About: Imaginative illustrations accompany this beloved fairy tale about a foolish and vain emperor.
With Rosemary Lanning (other contributor), Eve Tharlet (other contributor) | Reprint edition from North South Books (September 1, 2002)
9780735817012 | details & prices | 8.50 × 6.75 × 0.25 in. | 0.40 lbs | List price $6.95
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.
With Naomi Lewis (other contributor), Angela Barrett (other contributor) | Reprint edition from Candlewick Pr (November 1, 2000); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780763612818 | details & prices | 8.75 × 10.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.35 lbs | List price $5.99
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.
With Sucie Stevenson | from Bantam Dell Pub Group (March 1, 1998)
9780440412410 | details & prices | 45 pages | 5.50 × 7.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.15 lbs | List price $3.99
About: An array of animal characters act out a retelling of the tale of two rascals who sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
With Eric Christian Hangaard | from Penguin USA (September 1, 1995)
9780146000300 | details & prices | 96 pages | List price $0.95
Reissue edition from Scholastic Paperbacks (December 1, 1994)
9780590432672 | details & prices | 8.50 × 6.25 × 0.25 in. | 0.10 lbs | List price $4.99
from Trophy Pr (July 1, 1987)
9780064431422 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | List price $3.95
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
from Little Brown & Co (September 1, 1984)
9780316931243 | details & prices | 9.75 × 7.75 × 0.10 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.25 lbs | List price $5.95
About: Colorful illustrations highlight this simple retelling of the classic tale of a vain emperor who is easily fooled by two thieves
from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 1979)
9780395285947 | details & prices | 7.00 × 9.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.25 lbs | List price $6.95
About: 2 clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe
from Troll Communications Llc (April 1, 1979)
9780893751104 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.15 lbs | List price $2.95
About: Imaginative illustrations accompany this beloved fairy tale about a foolish and vain emperor
Miscellaneous
With Hans Christian Andersen, Virginia Lee Burton (other contributor) | from Houghton Mifflin (March 23, 2004)
9780547529967 | details & prices | List price $6.95
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
Cassette/Spoken Word
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With Harrison Ford (other contributor), Liam Neeson (other contributor), Jay Leno (other contributor) | Abridged edition from Simon & Schuster Audioworks (December 1, 1998)
9780671043933 | details & prices | 4.00 × 7.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | 0.25 lbs | List price $13.00
About: Andersen's classic fairy tale is retold from different points of view by twenty-five celebrities.
School and Library
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With Hans Christian Andersen, Virginia Lee Burton (other contributor) | from Houghton Mifflin (May 6, 2014)
9780544159525 | details & prices | 44 pages | 8.25 × 8.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.65 lbs | List price $8.99
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With John A. Rowe | from Minedition (September 1, 2004)
9780698400009 | details & prices | 36 pages | 10.75 × 11.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 1.30 lbs | List price $15.99
About: In this adaptation of Andersen's tale the emperor loves shopping, but he is still intrigued by the idea of clothes made so delicately that they are invisible to those who are stupid or do not work hard at their jobs.
With Virginia Lee Burton (other contributor) | from Houghton Mifflin (March 23, 2004)
9780618344215 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.80 lbs | List price $16.00
About: Two clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe.
With Christine San Jose, Anasstaija Archipowa (other contributor), Christine San Jose | from Boyds Mills Pr (February 1, 1998)
9781563976995 | details & prices | 8.75 × 12.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A retelling of the comic Hans Christian Andersen tale about a vain emperor who cares for nothing but his wardrobe
With Robert Byrd (other contributor), Riki Levison, Riki Levinson | from Dutton Childrens Books (September 1, 1991)
9780525446118 | details & prices | 40 pages | 8.75 × 11.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.95 lbs | List price $14.95
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
With Robert Van Nutt (other contributor), Eric Metaxas | from Simon & Schuster (June 1, 1991)
9780887081606 | details & prices | 10.75 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.80 lbs | List price $14.95
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
With Janet Stevens | from Holiday House (September 1, 1985)
9780823405664 | details & prices | 31 pages | 8.75 × 11.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 1.00 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A vain king buys some magical cloth for a new suit of clothes from some very sly foxes
With Pamela Baldwin-Ford | from Troll Communications Llc (June 1, 1979)
9780893751326 | details & prices | 32 pages | 7.50 × 9.50 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.65 lbs | List price $11.89
About: Imaginative illustrations accompany this beloved fairy tale about a foolish and vain emperor
With Ruth Belov Gross, Jack Kent | from Atheneum (September 1, 1977)
9780590075022 | details & prices | 32 pages | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | List price $4.95
About: Two dishonest weavers sell the vain Emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
Library
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With Charlene Delage (other contributor), Susan Blackaby (other contributor) | from Picture Window Books (September 1, 2003)
9781404802247 | details & prices | 32 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.40 lbs | List price $19.99
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
With Rosemary Lanning, Eve Tharlet | from North South Books (September 1, 2000)
9780735813410 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $16.50
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
from Creative Co (June 1, 1991)
9780886824792 | details & prices | 32 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.55 lbs | List price $21.35
About: Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes
With Irene Delano, Jack Delano | from Random House Childrens Books (November 1, 1971)
9780394921051 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | List price $5.99
About: A retelling of the vain Emperor's experience with two deceitful tailors.
Reinforced
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With Hans Christian Andersen | from Demco Media (October 1, 2000); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780606197571 | details & prices | 9.25 × 10.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $13.70
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Demco Media (October 1, 1979)
9780606004374 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.55 lbs | List price $14.80
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
About: 2 clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe
Prebinding
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With Hans Christian Andersen | from Turtleback Books (March 23, 2004); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780613998789 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.75 lbs | List price $17.15
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
About: Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, here is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries.
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Turtleback Books (August 1, 2002); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9781417604029 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.25 × 0.25 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $17.15
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
With Naomi Lewis (other contributor), Angela Barrett (other contributor) | from Turtleback Books (March 1, 2001)
9780613320337 | details & prices | 9.00 × 11.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $14.15
About: Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but when he wears them during a royal procession, a child recognizes that the emperor has nothing on.
from Turtleback Books (October 1, 1999)
9780808590965 | details & prices | 7.50 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.60 lbs | List price $15.25
About: 2 clever tailors and a clear-eyed child make fun of a vain Emperor whose only concern is his wardrobe
With Hans Christian Andersen | from Turtleback Books (April 1, 1997); titled "Emperor's New Clothes"
9780613787048 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | List price $16.95
This edition also contains Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Emperor's New Clothes
About: During a royal procession, an emperor wears an invisible suit of clothes made for him by two swindlers