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Read It Yourself the Emperor's New Clothes

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 0-5
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Read It Yourself the Emperor's New Clothes - Thryft
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Vain emperor duped; classic tale of hubris.

Delve into a timeless fable that teaches both children and adults about pride and pretense. The simple yet powerful story complements young readers embarking on their reading journey, fostering confidence with its repetitive and approachable language. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is a charming read that subtly enlightens about the value of honesty, while supporting educational development with fun puzzles and helpful notes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Read It Yourself the Emperor's New Clothes

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 0-5
$13.90 Now $6.90 Save 50%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$11.06  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9780723272779
Authors: Ladybird Books
Publisher: Ladybird
Date of Publication: 2013-08-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Classics, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 38 readers)

Description

Based on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see - or can they?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.The Emperor's New Clothes is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Vain emperor duped; classic tale of hubris.

Delve into a timeless fable that teaches both children and adults about pride and pretense. The simple yet powerful story complements young readers embarking on their reading journey, fostering confidence with its repetitive and approachable language. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is a charming read that subtly enlightens about the value of honesty, while supporting educational development with fun puzzles and helpful notes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.