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 favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Edward Lear. Jane's writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic, and mystery.
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The Emperor's Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales
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 favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Edward Lear. Jane's writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic, and mystery.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781914912115 |
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Publisher: | Boxer Books |
Publication date: | 11/15/2022 |
Series: | The Story Collector |
Pages: | 176 |
Sales rank: | 1,024,792 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.60(d) |
Lexile: | 900L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 10 Years |
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