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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2011 | Preschool to Grade 4
Gr 1–3—Pleasant watercolor views of the Chinese emperor's palace, garden, and courtiers frame this nicely retold account of the modest bird and its beautiful song. Vainio omits or shortens some conversations and longer descriptions of some of the characters, but events flow well, faithfully following the scheme of the well-known story. Andersen...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
When faced with death, the Chinese emperor finally realizes that the bird from the natural world sings far more beautifully t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
