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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Publication date
September 1, 2002
Pages
40
Binding
School and Library
Book category
Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780803724648
ISBN-10
0803724640
Dimensions
0.50 by 9.50 by 12 in.
Weight
1.25 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$16.99
Other format details
juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Set in Morocco, this adapted Chinese tale tells of the plain little bird with a magical voice who, after saving the king, decides not to live a pampered life in the luxurious surrounding of the castle but rather to return home to live his simple life in the forest he loves.
Editions
Hardcover
With Anthea Bell (other contributor), Lisbeth Zwerger (other contributor) |
from North South Books (April 1, 1999)
9780735811188 | details & prices | 32 pages | 9.50 × 8.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.70 lbs | List price $15.95
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
With Anthea Bell (other contributor), Lisbeth Zwerger (other contributor) |
from Simon & Schuster (October 1, 1993)
9780887082696 | details & prices | 5.00 × 4.50 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.15 lbs | List price $4.95
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
With Catherine Huerta (other contributor), Fiona Black |
from Andrews McMeel Pub (June 1, 1992)
9780836249279 | details & prices | 32 pages | 5.50 × 6.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.25 lbs | List price $6.95
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
With Michael Bedard, Regolo Ricci (other contributor) |
from Clarion Books (March 1, 1992)
9780395607350 | details & prices | 8.50 × 11.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.50 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Nightingale' in which, despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
About: A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Nightingale' in which, despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
With Naomi Lewis, Josef Palecek (other contributor) |
from North South Books (August 1, 1990)
9781558580909 | details & prices | 36 pages | 9.00 × 11.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | 0.90 lbs | List price $13.95
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
With Alison Claire Darke (other contributor) |
from Doubleday (September 1, 1989)
9780385260817 | details & prices | List price $13.95
About: Though the Emperor neglects the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird returns to revive the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Though the Emperor neglects the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird returns to revive the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
With Beni Montresor (other contributor), Alan Benjamin |
Reprint edition from Random House Value Pub (August 1, 1988)
9780517552117 | details & prices | 30 pages | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | List price $3.99
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
from W Pub Group (July 1, 1988); titled "Nightingale"
9780849985409 | details & prices | List price $2.99
About: Excerpt from The Nightingale Being A story for children and A parable for men and women.
About: Excerpt from The Nightingale Being A story for children and A parable for men and women.
With Francois Crozat |
from Barrons Juveniles (February 1, 1986)
9780812057102 | details & prices | 45 pages | Rec. grade levels 3-4 | List price $7.95
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song
With Francois Crozat |
from Barrons Juveniles (February 1, 1986)
9780812057188 | details & prices | 45 pages | List price $7.95
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
With Anthea Bell (other contributor), Lisbeth Zwerger (other contributor) |
from Simon & Schuster (October 1, 1984)
9780907234579 | details & prices | 24 pages | 9.75 × 8.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.70 lbs | List price $14.95
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
Paperback
With Hans Christian Andersen |
from Createspace Independent Pub (October 1, 2012)
9781480019249 | details & prices | 32 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.08 in. | List price $8.00
With Anthea Bell (other contributor), Lisbeth Zwerger (other contributor) |
from North South Books (February 1, 1999)
9780735811201 | details & prices | 32 pages | 9.50 × 8.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.30 lbs | List price $6.95
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
About: Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him
With Anthea Bell (other contributor), Lisbeth Zwerger (other contributor) |
Reprint edition from Scholastic (February 1, 1991)
9780590444583 | details & prices | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | List price $3.95
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
With Demi (other contributor) |
from Harcourt Childrens Books (October 1, 1988)
9780152574284 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 0.30 lbs | List price $3.95
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
Cassette/Spoken Word
With Aurora (other contributor) |
from Aurora Wetzel & Assoc (December 1, 1992)
9781887393027 | details & prices | 2.75 × 4.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.15 lbs | List price $13.45
School and Library
With Igor Oleynikov |
from Purple Bear Books (January 25, 2007)
9781933327303 | details & prices | 40 pages | 8.50 × 11.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.05 lbs | List price $15.95
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
The price comparison is for this edition
With Jerry Pinkney |
from Dial Books for Young Readers (September 1, 2002)
9780803724648 | details & prices | 40 pages | 9.50 × 12.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.25 lbs | List price $16.99
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
Library
With Igor Oleynikov (other contributor) |
from Purple Bear Books (September 28, 2007)
9781933327310 | details & prices | 40 pages | 8.50 × 11.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.03 lbs | List price $16.50
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
About: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
With Fulvio Testa, E. J. Pelgrave (other contributor) |
from Harpercollins (January 1, 1975)
9780200001335 | details & prices | 24 pages | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | List price $12.89
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
About: A nightingale known for its beautiful songs is banished from the land when the Chinese emperor is presented with a clockwork bird
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