The King's Birthday Suit
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Incredibly clever and funny - Picture Book SnobJust brilliant - Rascals and RainbowsYoung readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog-------------------------------------------------------King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Thirdhad SO many clothes it was simply absurd …So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won't end up looking red-cheeked … ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.
CONTRIBUTORS: Peter Bently
EAN: 9781408860144
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 218 g
HEIGHT: 274 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
WIDTH: 245 cm
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Book Themes:
Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
It's incredibly clever and funny, with amazing illustrations which are as elaborate as the king's majestic wardrobe […] they're absolutely stunning and take the comedy to the next level, Safe to say everyone in our family has heard about the girls’ new story book ... It is so cleverly written in rhyme and the accompanying illustrations are fantastic! The attention to detail in every outfit and facial expression is just brilliant. My girls spot something new every time we read it together, Another fantastic book from Peter Bently! This cleverly written rhyming story is a fashionable twist on The Emperor’s New Clothes. Colourfully illustrated by Claire Powell, young readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale
Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many children's books. These include The Great Dog Bottom Swap (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize). He lives in London.Claire Powell is the illustrator of several picture books including Octopants (Hodder) and The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Gray. This is her first of two books with Bloomsbury. Claire lives in London.
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Incredibly clever and funny - Picture Book SnobJust brilliant - Rascals and RainbowsYoung readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog-------------------------------------------------------King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Thirdhad SO many clothes it was simply absurd …So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won't end up looking red-cheeked … ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.
CONTRIBUTORS: Peter Bently
EAN: 9781408860144
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 218 g
HEIGHT: 274 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
WIDTH: 245 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many children's books. These include The Great Dog Bottom Swap (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize). He lives in London.Claire Powell is the illustrator of several picture books including Octopants (Hodder) and The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Gray. This is her first of two books with Bloomsbury. Claire lives in London.
