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The Nightingale

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"This exquisitely designed and illustrated retelling is a lush interpretation of Andersen's tale." -- THE HORN BOOK A National Council of Teachers of English Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts "Elaborate, harmonious watercolors pay homage to the flat style of Chinese brush paintings with iconic fidelity. . . . Mitchell's language is light and melodic." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) "Mitchell's version stays close to the original, with an added punch of satire. . . . Even if there are already several editions of the story on the shelf, consider this for its fresh, lively language and for Ibatoulline's stunning paintings." -- BOOKLIST

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Purple Bear Books
1933327308 / 9781933327303
Hardback
16/01/2007
United States
illustrations
215 x 296 mm, 503 grams
Children / Juvenile Learn More