The Emperor's New Clothes

Hans Christian Andersen. Candlewick Press (MA), $5.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-1281-8

In a starred review, PW called this a ""witty new edition, set in 1913. The emperor's pursuit of fashion becomes such frivolous fun that he is quite a likable fool especially when his tan lines are showing."" Ages 6-9. (Nov.)

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