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The Emperor's New Clothes : An All-Star Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale (with Audio CD) Hardcover – October 22, 1998

by Starbright Foundation (Author)

4.5 38 ratings

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A fully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen complete with compact disc of more than forty-five of the grandest talents in the entertainment world. The cast is A-list. The plot, legendary (USA Today).

Among the writers are Academy Award -winning and -nominated actors and actresses and other personalities from the worlds of entertainment and popular culture. Each celebrity contribution is illustrated with a stunning piece of art by illustrators who have created some of the most treasured classics of children's literature-Caldecott Medal and Honor winners, Kate Greenaway Award winners, Pulitzer Prize -winning cartoonist, New Yorker cover contributors, and many other internationally esteemed artists.

The contributors' talents are outshined only by their generosity: All of the royalties and contributors' fees from this book have been donated to Starbright, an innovative charitable foundation committed to improving the lives of seriously ill children. The result is a gift book like no other, a glorious celebration for the whole family.

Reading age

4 - 10 years
Print length

96 pages
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 4
Dimensions

9.5 x 0.75 x 12.75 inches
Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date

October 22, 1998
ISBN-10

0151004366
ISBN-13

978-0151004362
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Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes," first published in 1837, has been told and retold in hundreds of ways, but never, ever by such a star-studded cast of scribes and artists as this. Sure, we still get the vainglorious, fashion-obsessed Emperor who is duped into parading down the street in an "invisible suit of clothes." And, of course, we still welcome the Honest Boy, the only one with enough gumption to point out that the Emperor's fancy-pants birthday suit is exactly that--a birthday suit. In this quirky, comical version, however, the story is crafted from the diverse, occasionally vulgar, often charming narrative perspectives of the Emperor's entire entourage--from his servants to the Spinning Wheel to the Imperial Dresser's spectacles to His Royal Highness's own underwear--all of whom have very good, self-invested reasons for not wanting to reveal that the Emperor's new clothes are nonexistent, however expensive. A smart-alecky moth, drawn by the beloved illustrator Quentin Blake, ironically patches holes in the piecemeal narrative with smoothing, if not soothing, transitions.

Each snippet of story--doused in shameless punnery--is performed on the audio CD by one of 23 celebrities, including Jay Leno (the Moth), Madonna (the Empress), Fran Drescher (the Heralding Horn), Jeff Goldblum (the Imperial Wizard), Robin Williams (the Court Jester), and Calvin Klein (the Emperor's Underwear). The Honest Boy? Steven Spielberg himself, the creative director of this ambitious enterprise designed to benefit the Starbright Foundation for seriously ill children. If the startling display of glitterati isn't enough to spark your interest, then the truly astounding, fresh, full-page art of 23 preeminent children's book illustrators (including Maurice Sendak, Mark Teague, Chris Van Allsburg, Tomie dePaola, and William Joyce) surely will. The bumblingly hilarious accents of the celebrity narrators, combined with the whimsical and eclectic musical effects, make this quite an auditory treat. Though the words on the pages and those on the audio CD don't exactly match, the combined experience of a favorite old story, clever narrative play, gorgeous artwork, and just plain silliness will amuse kids ages 8 to 108. (Click to see inside art from the book! © 1998 The STARBRIGHT Foundation) --Karin Snelson

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"Hollywood's love of a good cause is second only to its love of multi-year contracts. Hence the A-list collection of celebrities lending their pens to this charmingly reworked fairy tale benefiting the Starbright Foundation, which helps seriously ill children. More than two dozen illustrators and celebs - from Jason Alexander to Liam Neeson - take a turn telling part of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, with each star cleverly matched to an appropriate character: Madonna as the snobby empress (amusingly drawn in a powdered wig and cone-bra bustier), Robin Williams as the flatulent court jester, and Steven Spielberg as the Honest Boy who exposes the naked truth. While it's ironic to see the often lemminglike Hollywood community instructing children on the importance of speaking out against the status quo, why make a fuss? It is, after all, for charity." -- Entertainment Weekly, November 16, 1998

From the Publisher

In this hip, hilarious retelling, Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale is reimagined by an all-star celebrity cast. Among the writers are Academy Award-winning and -nominated actors and actresses and other personalities from the worlds of entertainment and popular culture. Each celebrity contribution is illustrated by artists who have created some of the most treasured classics of children's literature- Caldecott Medal and Honor winners, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists, New Yorker cover contributors, and many other esteemed talents. The contributors' creative gifts are outshined only by their generosity: All of the royalties from this book have been donated to Starbright, an innovative charitable foundation committed to improving the lives of seriously ill children.

And on the enclosed compact disc, the book leaps into life- with music, sound effects, an original song, and all the humor and dramatic flair of the celebrity authors' finest performances- in a one-of-a-kind audio event for the entire family.

About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a prolific Danish author and poet best known for his fairy tales. His stories have crossed all limitations of time and space, having been translated into more than 125 languages,and have become an integral part of children’s literature worldwide. A master of the genre, his stories present lessons and entertainment for readers of all ages.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; First Edition Stated (October 22, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0151004366
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0151004362
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.75 x 12.75 inches

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- #14,556 in Children's Humor

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Christina Paige

Great fun, great voices, fantastic artwork

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018

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This CD/book set is one of the finest examples of collaborative art ever assembled. Even if you do not recognize all the voices or actors names -- they were all at the top of their game and top of the charts when the CD/book was made -- this recording is utterly delightful. A moth narrates the story of the Emperor who is tricked into commissioning new clothes for his birthday parade, clothes made from "magical cloth" by 2 shysters who claim that only wise, intelligent people can see the material. Every character gets to explain his or her point of view: the Emperor, the sneaky Prime Minister, the rest of the royal family, the tricksters, the Jester, the Honest Boy (voiced by Steven Speilberg, is an example of inspired casting) and the Honest Boy's beleaguered Mom. But it doesn't end there! Oh no! Inanimate objects also get to weigh in on the prank. Geena Davis as The Mirror (with matching illustration by the extraordinary KInuko Y. Craft) is my favorite, but the Throne and the Royal Underwear also give us a piece of their mind.
The CD recording is best enjoyed in tandem with the illustrations, portraits of each speaker in turn, and again these contributions were made by some of the best artists alive. A truly wonderful gift for children of all ages, and for adults as well who enjoy humor, art, and theatrics.
I just wish they'd made more books like this. I would love to have a series of fairy tales getting this all-star treatment.

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riccardo grasso

Very very good!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023

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I'm so happy to have found this wonderful book sealed whit the original cd attached.
Many thanks.

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Catherine DeMartino

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2001

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This book is wonderful!!! I purchased this a little while ago and I love to listen to it. It has Beautiful illustrations by major illustrators including: Steven Kellogg, Tomie dePaola, and Graeme Base. Plus, if you get the CD with it, you get to hear Stars like Robin Williams (Jester), Johnathan Taylor Thomas (Prince), Melissa Joan Hart (Princess) and the Narrator, Jay Leno, read their own words. Spielberg did a great job giving actors parts that match their personalities like Fran Dresher as the Heralding Horn, Angela Lansbury as the Spinning Wheel, and Madona as the Empress. This is a great rewriting of a traditional story. The one thing that I didn't like was that the CD isn't broken up into sections so you can't just skip ahead to your favorite actor's part. But that doesn't really matter because the whole thing is great.

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Catre

family favorite

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013

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My daughter enjoyed this book repeatedly over many years... such a variety of voices, artwork and such humor!
Highly recommended, particularly because it can be enjoyed by children, older siblings and parents alike!

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Shannon Rivers

this isn't as good as the next

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018

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this isn't as good as the next, Once upon a Fairy Tale: Four Favorite Stories buthe voice talent still delivers a hilarious retelling of a classic story.

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