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The Emperor's Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales

Gathered from around the world by an award-winning illustrator and author, these twelve poems and stories all feature a bird as a central character. They include an Indian tale about a golden swan that donates its feathers to a poor family, a Native American story in which a heron races a humming bird, and retellings of favourites such as The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Oscar Wilde's The Happy PrinceAge 6+
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Boxer
  • Year: 2013
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 174pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 245x273mm
  • ISBN: 9781907152597
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.8kg
Product code:
506593
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With this extraordinary collection of stories - each featuring a bird as a central character - Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children who love to read and be read to. Ray, an internationally renowned picture book artist, retells and stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world. Some, like Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince," are beloved; others, like the charming African myth, "Mulungu Paints the Birds," will become new favourites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Edward Lear, and more. Jane's writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic and mystery. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jane Ray has garnered rave reviews internationally for her many works with major publishing houses, including Orchard and Candlewick.
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