The Emperor's New Clothes

A fairy tale retold from Hans Christian Andersen

This fairy tale was written by Hans Christian Andersen, a Danish storyteller, in 1837. It has been loved for nearly two hundred years because it shows how easy it is for people to pretend they understand something when they are afraid to tell the truth. The Emperor's New Clothes reminds us that honesty matters more than looking clever.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readers, about 6 to 8

Length

medium · about 509 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Andersen's Fairy Tales, H. C. Andersen · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page

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