The Principal's New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson is a whimsical and modern take on the classic tale of 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' In this humorous adaptation, the principal of Wagstaff Elementary finds himself in a comical predicament when he falls for a cunning tailor's scheme. Calmenson's witty storytelling and playful illustrations by Denise Brunkus make for an engaging read that will leave both children and adults chuckling. Beyond the laughs, the book cleverly imparts lessons about honesty, leadership, and the importance of questioning the status quo. It's a refreshing twist on a timeless story that will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages

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Fun twist on a classic fairy tale!
Curricular connections:
*Compare/Contrast Emperor's New Clothes with this modern version
*Predict how story will end

In this version of the Andersen tale the vain principal of PS. 88 is persuaded by two tailors that they will make him an amazing, one-of-a-kind suit that will be visible only to intelligent people who are good at their jobs.

Nice story about a principal that gets tricked and his students are there to help him out in the end. Good story for younger students and showing them the importance of helping out. ( )