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Ying Compestine, David Roberts
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The Chinese Emperorīs New Clothes
Nominiert: UKLA Book Awards 2018
Illustration: Roberts, David
2017. 32 S. Full-colour illustrations throughout. 285 mm
Verlag/Jahr: ABRAMS & CHRONICLE; ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS 2017
ISBN: 1-419-72542-4 (1419725424)
Neue ISBN: 978-1-419-72542-5 (9781419725425)
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David Roberts, bestselling illustrator of Ada Twist, Scientist, unites with award-winning author Ying Chang Compestine for a clever retelling of the classic fairy tale
Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China, and his three advisors take advantage of him by stealing his stores of rice, gold, and precious stones. But Ming Da has a plan. With the help of his tailors, he comes up with a clever idea to outsmart his devious advisors: He asks his tailors to make "magical" new clothes for him. Anyone who is honest, the young emperor explains, will see the clothesī true splendor, but anyone who is dishonest will see only burlap sacks. The emperor dons a burlap sack, and the ministers canīt help but fall for his cunning trick.
"A supremely stylish retelling of The Emperorīs New Clothes in which a boy ruler outwits his ministers to save his people. Inspired by the author growing up hungry during the Cultural Revolution." The Sunday Times Culture
"In Ying Chang Compestineīs The Chinese Emperorīs New Clothes, a resourceful boy emperor takes on his swindling advisers, causing them to parade in rice sacks as he wins back his wealth to feed and clothe the poor. This is an appealing twist on a well-loved tale, brought vividly to life by David Robertsīs apple-cheeked, expressive illustrations." The Guardian
"Beautifully illustrated by David Roberts, this brings fresh light on an old tale." Parents in Touch
"The excellence of itīs production and the ingenuity of the storyīs young hero both conspire and to give this picture book considerable child appeal." Carousel
Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China and now lives in Lafayette, California. She is a popular author of childrenīs books, cookbooks, and novels.
David Roberts has illustrated many childrenīs books, including Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer . He was runner-up for the prestigious Mother Goose Award for childrenīs illustration. He lives in London where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.