The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

by Ying Chang Compestine

Book Overview

Author Ying Chang Compestine and illustrator David Roberts's picture book The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes reimagines Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale in a story set during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419725424
• ISBN13: 9781419725425
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.1" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4