FICTION

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Louise JOHN
978-0-23753-895-8.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2—4—The classic story of the vain emperor who is tricked into believing that he has a fabulous new outfit when in reality he is naked has been put into a chapter-book format with some fun illustrations. However, challenging vocabulary like "courtiers," "mesmerized," and "tomfoolery" makes the book a hard sell for a young audience. Also, the bad guys are referred to as "scoundrels," "rogues," and "swindlers," words unfamiliar to early readers. Stylized pastel artwork appears on nearly every page and helps youngsters visualize the action. An acceptable addition if new versions of the tale are needed, but it may work best as a read-aloud.—Rachel Artley, Watertown Elementary School, TN
Reviewed by Rachel Artley , Dec 01, 2011

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