Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

Zusatztext "A supremely stylish retelling of The Emperor’s 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 Compestine's The Chinese Emperor's 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 Roberts's 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 it's production and the ingenuity of the story's young hero both conspire and to give this picture book considerable child appeal." Carousel Informationen zum Autor Ying Chang Compestine grew up in China and now lives in Lafayette, California. She is a popular author of children¿s books, cookbooks, and novels.   David Roberts has illustrated many children's books, including the bestselling Questioneers series. He was runner-up for the prestigious Mother Goose Award for children¿s illustration.   Klappentext Roberts, bestselling illustrator of "Ada Twist, Scientist, " unites with award-winning author Compestine for a clever retelling of the classic fairy tale. Full color. Zusammenfassung From the bestselling illustrator of Ada Twist, Scientist comes this clever re-imagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale by award-winning author Ying Compestine

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ying Chang Compestine, Ying Compestine, Ying Chang/ Roberts Compestine, Compestine Ying
• Con la collaborazione di: David Roberts (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Abrams
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 09.01.2018
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Letture, fiabe, saghe, rime, canzoni > Fiabe e saghe
• EAN: 9781419725425
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-2542-5
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 6 a 9 anni
• Categorie: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues; Picture books; 5-7 years, Fiction, Picture Book, Non-character, Non Tie-in; The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes 9781419725425