The Nightingale

The Nightingale is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A rich emperor could get anything he wanted, but what he wanted was a bird that could sing so beautifully that it made everyone speechless. He becomes dear friends with a nightingale, until one day the emperor discards the bird for a golden bird... The moral of the story is: true friends will stand by you in good and bad times. Recommended for age 6+.

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The Nightingale

The Nightingale is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A rich emperor could get anything he wanted, but what he wanted was a bird that could sing so beautifully that it made everyone speechless. He becomes dear friends with a nightingale, until one day the emperor discards the bird for a golden bird... The moral of the story is: true friends will stand by you in good and bad times. Recommended for age 6+.

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The Nightingale

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen

Narrated by Olga Makina

Unabridged — 5 minutes

The Nightingale

The Nightingale

by Hans Christian Andersen

Narrated by Olga Makina

Unabridged — 5 minutes

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Overview

The Nightingale is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A rich emperor could get anything he wanted, but what he wanted was a bird that could sing so beautifully that it made everyone speechless. He becomes dear friends with a nightingale, until one day the emperor discards the bird for a golden bird... The moral of the story is: true friends will stand by you in good and bad times. Recommended for age 6+.


Editorial Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

Hot new illustrator Ibatoulline (Signs for Sale, p. 579, etc.) exchanges sentimental, Norman Rockwell–like realism for elaborate chinoiserie to go with a gently massaged version of Andersen’s popular tale. Mitchell leaves the original, with its satiric views of court life and the contrasting tenderness of the relationship between Emperor and avian mentor, intact, adding an occasional bit of amusing officiousness and loosening up stiff dialogue. Ibatoulline passes up the fun-poking in favor of richly decorated scenes filled with brightly patterned clothing, ornate architecture, and finely detailed scenery—plus enough individualism in gestures and facial expressions to avoid becoming generic. Editions of Nightingale abound, but this makes a sumptuous, readable alternative that is true to its original. (afterword) (Picture book. 7-10)

From the Publisher

"An unusually beautiful version of an old favorite." Book Magazine on The Ugly Duckling, illustrated by Pirkko Vainio.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176648966
Publisher: Ririro
Publication date: 11/21/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 5 - 8 Years
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