The Emperor's New Clothes
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Andersen, Hans Christian
Gross, Ruth Belov
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1977
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"Kent is as good here as he is in his other fable books. His tales are witty and lively! The lying weavers claim as soon as they get access to this emperor that "Some people cannot see our cloth." What kind of people? "Stupid people and people who are not good at their jobs." This version wisely does not state the emperor's reason for wanting a suit made out of that cloth. "Everyone was waiting to find out of their friends would be able to see it." Kent is at his best with facial expressions, like those of the second minister, who cannot see any cloth (17), and the child who says "He hasn't got anything on!" (29). Kent also does a good job of shielding the emperor's nakedness by using a mirror (25) and a door (27). This emperor walks proudly the rest of the way after the people have shouted that he has nothing on, but Kent gives him a strong blush. The final scene is telling, as in so many versions: the noblemen walking behind him continue to hold up the cape that is not there! Does this emperor learn something? And did those liars get away with the loot?"
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Scholastic, Inc
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10814 (Access ID)