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The Emperor's New Clothes by: H.C. Andersen, Hans Christian Anderson, Madonna, Robin Williams, Steven Speilberg, et al |
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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780151001095 ISBN: 015100109X Label: Harcourt Brace International Manufacturer: Harcourt Brace International Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 96 Publication Date: October 29, 1998 Publisher: Harcourt Brace International Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Harcourt Brace International Sales Rank: 1168818 Browse for similar items by category:
Editorial Review: Synopsis: Andersen's classic fairy tale retold from different points of view by twenty-three celebrities and depicted by twenty-three illustrators. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - It was visually rich but disappointing in other aspects.After hearing General Schwartzkoff promote this book, I immediately ordered it for my new grandson. I knew it would be a few years before he could understand it but thought this would be a book to treasure until then. I sat down with the CD playing to follow along expecting to be delighted - and I was from time to time. The illustrations are wonderful, everything I had hoped for. The narration, alas, is not. My overall impression is that of an inside joke and it isn't the Emperor being naked. The famous personalities that contribute to the narration should add to the entertainment value but I confess I was often bored. Was this written to amuse adults? Robin Williams was an exception. I could imagine my grandson giggling at ... Read More: Rating:  - What a disappointment!Has everyone taken leave of their senses? This book was given to my 5-year old niece as a Christmas gift. When the time came to read it to her as a bed-time story, the text was so inappropriate as to warrant a complete departure from the written text in favor of ad-libbing a more suitable, coherent story. Who is the audience for this book??? Because of the title, we made the honest mistake of believing that this was a children's story, which after reading it we have discovered that it clearly is not. The book was completely inappropriate for a small child, but I wonder who it as meant for? The scatalogical humour would be most appreciated by the 13-year old crowd, but I have a hard time believing that these kids would pick up ... Read More: Rating:  - Excellent and entertaining for kids four and above.The book itself is beautiful and the CD is wonderful and easy to follow. Its a great way to entertain a child or children and get tham interested in reading. My daughter never liked the story until now. She almost has it memorized and is beginning to recognize words. My one criticism and caution to other parents is the Fran Drescher character because of the use of an inappropriate term considering the audience this was meant to address. I was shocked to hear it and surprised that it was not edited out. Children hear enough bad language elsewhere, there was no need to tarnish such a wonderful product in this manner. I hope that the Starbright Foundation and Steven Spielberg will gift us with many more such books. Rating: - You should read it!I love books, and I love movies, and I love music. And I love famous people. This is just great! I think this book is funny and cute. I'd buy it if it weren't so expensive. That's why it's good to have nice, rich friends. You get to freeload. Or just sneak a peak at the Price Costco. |
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