The king's new clothes
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the king’s new clothes
there is a king. he likes new clothes. he doesn’t care about his soldiers. he only cares about his new clothes. two crooks come.
a: the king is so vain. he likes new clothes. let’s trick him!
b: what a good idea!
so the crooks go to meet the king. they bring a loom with them too.
a: dear emperor, our loom is very special.
it makes beautiful cloth. but only clever people can see it.
b: let’s make some beautiful clothes for you from this cloth.
c: ok. make me some new clothes.
a: yes, dear emperor. but first give us some golden buttons
for your new clothes.
c: ok. here you are.
a few days later, the king goes to see his new clothes.
c: oh, no, i can’t see anything at all. am i stupid?
ah, how beautiful my new clothes look!
a: let’s help you put them on.
b: wow! you are so beautiful!
the king walks down the street.
d: oh, how beautiful the king looks!
e: wow, what nice new clothes!
f: ha! ha! ha! look at the king! he is only wearing his underwear.
c: oh! no! what can i do now?
( a: crook1 b: crook2 c: king )
(d: people2 e: people2 f: child)
