The Nightingale

By setting his version of Andersen’s classic story of the songbird in Morocco rather than China, Pinkney provides the story with fresh and satisfying visual and textual details. An endnote describes Pinkney’s research for the setting, further extending this striking book.

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Tales translated into English from Danish author Hans Christian Andersen have become part of the oral tradition and adapted into movies and more. Faithful versions of some of the best-known tales have been compiled anew, delicately illustrated and presented in a handsome volume. Be warned, however, Andersen’s endings are not always happy!