Stephanie Calmenson

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… (more)

This book is part of the Young Readers series about Allie and Amie, Best friends. To raise money for their playground, their neighborhood is having a street fair. Allie and Amie already have an idea for a booth: Instant Story Booth. They will be telling stories. But Allie is sick and needs to rest for a week. Unfortunately, she will have to miss the fair, and Amy is on her own. But there is a solution. It is a feel-good story to make any person who reads it smile. Short chapters and a few black-and-white illustrations showing the diversity in characters are still present. A large typeface makes this a great read for those who are ready to go beyond readers and start on chapter books. A list of characters before the content page will bring readers up to speed with the story. There is a word list and some questions in the back to extend the reading pleasure.
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Kindergarten through 3rd grade
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