Shortlisted for the English Association Picture Book Awards 2020! Valentina the emperor's daughter is an obsessive collector of exotic birds. Her servants track down every bird she desires - just one remains unfound: a bird that talks. Servants search far and wide to fulfill her impossible quest - and she beheads those who fail. In Valentina's palace, heads roll every day! Will the golden cage ever be filled? A deliciously dark European fairy tale with words as rich as its bold and luxurious illustrations.
Author Biography
Carll Cneut is one of Flanders' most celebrated illustrators. His books are available in 35 countries. Italian author Anna Castagnoli writes for children of all ages.
