2002 | The Nightingale | Hans Christian Andersen | Stephen Mitchell | Illustrated Hardcover
A gorgeous illustrated edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Nightingale, retold by Stephen Mitchell and brought to life with richly detailed artwork by Bagram Ibatoulline.
Set in imperial China, the story follows an emperor who discovers that the most beautiful treasure in his kingdom is not found inside his magnificent palace, but in the song of a small nightingale living beyond its walls. When a jeweled mechanical bird arrives at court, the real nightingale is forgotten, until the emperor learns the difference between something merely beautiful and something truly alive.
This edition is especially striking for its full page artwork inspired by traditional Chinese imagery, ornate decorative pages and large format presentation. Originally published by Candlewick Press in 2002, it makes a beautiful read aloud, homeschool literature selection or bookshelf display book. The publisher lists it for approximately grades 1 through 5.
Condition: Very good used condition with light shelf wear. Interior pages are clean and bright. There is a handwritten birthday inscription dated October 2002 on the front page. No dust jacket is present. Please review photos for full condition.
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