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Read It Yourself: The Emperor's New Clothes

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 5-7
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
Read It Yourself: The Emperor's New Clothes
Read It Yourself: The Emperor's New Clothes

Classic tale reimagined for early childhood readers.

The Emperor's New Clothes offers a wonderful opportunity for young readers to engage with a timeless story while learning to read. The book works like a gentle stepping stone, inviting children to confidently grow their vocabulary with repeated and high-frequency words. Its simplicity caters to their learning pace, making it a delightful addition to a child's early reading journey.

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 5-7
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
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Book Condition Guide

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.

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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.

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

 

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ISBN: 9780723272779
Author: Ladybird Books
Publisher: Ladybird
Date of Publication: 2013-08-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Early Readers, Young Readers, Picture Books
Related Topics: Level 1 (Pre-Reading), Realistic Fiction, Classics, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 41 readers)
 

Classic tale reimagined for early childhood readers.

The Emperor's New Clothes offers a wonderful opportunity for young readers to engage with a timeless story while learning to read. The book works like a gentle stepping stone, inviting children to confidently grow their vocabulary with repeated and high-frequency words. Its simplicity caters to their learning pace, making it a delightful addition to a child's early reading journey.

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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