nightingales

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A drop of gold

A brightly illustrated story about how the birds got their colors and other decorations and how the nightingale got its song.
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The nightingale

a retelling
2006
Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
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The emperor's nightingale

1981
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

The emperor and the nightingale

English/Spanish
1994
When he is old and ill, an emperor realizes at last the value of a living nightingale over a mechanical one.

The nightingale

2006
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

The nightingale and the wind

1994
With the aid of the wise Wind, Nightingale escapes its captivity and Falcon learns a lesson in love.

The nightingale

2007
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale about a nightingale that is banned from the empire by the Chinese emperor, but returns years later when the emperor is near death.

El ruise?or

1993
Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

The nightingale

1998
In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, a bird helps King Lucky realize that beauty is directly linked to freedom. Includes recipes for bread and cookies.

Nightingale's adventure in Alphabet Town

1992
While collecting sticks to build a nest, Nightingale is hit on the neck by a nut and is taken to the hospital by his friend Nellie the nurse. Includes alphabet activities.

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