PROVEN TRACKS: Compestine¿s The Chinese Emperor¿s New Clothes received starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, while Ang is known for illustrating the popular Mustache Baby series and the New York Times bestselling The Atlas Obscura Explorer¿s Guide for the World¿s Most Adventurous Kid.NEW TAKE ON A CLASSIC: Retellings and re-imaginations of well-known stories are popular, and Compestine provides a fresh twist on the classic fairy tale.CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE: Compestine, who grew up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, flips the traditional European tale on its head, and an author¿s note explains her version¿s cultural influences.ENERGETIC STORY: An action-packed and humorous tale, with bold illustrations.EMPOWERING MESSAGE: Girls don¿t need rescuing in this version, where Little Red is the hero of her own story.