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Emperor and the Nightingale

Hardback

Main Details

Title Emperor and the Nightingale
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rosie Dickins
Illustrated by Graham Philpot
SeriesFirst Reading Level 4
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 206,Width 144
ISBN/Barcode 9780746078877
ClassificationsDewey:428.6
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 27 April 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

4 years + The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? Colourfully illustrated by Graham Philpot. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).

Author Biography

Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

Reviews

For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction. * Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop) *