The Usborne Emperor Nightingale

The Usborne Emperor and the Nightingale

This charming retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor and the Nightingale is specially written for children beginning to read on their own. The story follows a nightingale whose beautiful song captivates all who hear it—until the Emperor of China replaces her with a dazzling mechanical bird made of gold and rubies.

But when the artificial bird breaks, the Emperor realizes the true value of the real nightingale’s song. With expressive illustrations by Graham Philpot and carefully developed text in collaboration with reading experts, this edition supports growing readers while introducing them to a timeless classic.

Technical Specifications;

• Recommended age: 12–17 years

• Format: Paperback

• Page count: 48

• Dimensions: 139 x 194 x 10 mm

• Weight: 200 g

• Language: English

• Illustrator: Graham Philpot

• Features: Simplified retelling, reading support, full-colour illustrations