Nightingale, The (Hardcover)

by North-South Staff (Author) "Once long ago in China there lived an emperor..." (more)
Key Phrases: gold nightingale, real nightingale, kitchen maid

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Luminescent paintings accompany a faithful retelling of Andersen's popular story. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4-- Lewis' translation of Andersen's familiar story is well written and easily understood, and the delicate, jeweled-toned watercolors are among the best available to invoke the mood of the story. This book joins nine other picture-book editions of the story currently in print, but is a worthy purchase because of the quality of the illustrations. Also, Lewis has elected a simple version which, while maintaining the flavor of the original, presents the story in a style easily understood by children of today. To do this, she has eliminated some delightful passages that might be appreciated by older children. Thus, while this version is a delight for younger audiences, a second one with a more complete translation should also be available. --Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: North-South (July 1, 1945)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558580905
• ISBN-13: 978-1558580909
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,398,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet storie., July 2, 2000

By	Åsa Högström (Haninge Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nightingale (Hardcover)

The emperor of China Has every thing, and his palace are so beatiful. But one day he hears of a little Nightingale that sings so beatiful. And he really want to have it... Read what happens with him in this book. You can't help it being touched of this sweet storie, I can say that I was it... Like I have said before I will say again, H C Andersen can really write good childrens books!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing illustration, May 14, 2005

By	Hana Bauer - See all my reviews

This is a great story, but what makes this edition exceptional are the beautiful illustrations. The more you look at them, the more magical they seem. You will keep coming back.