The Emperor`s Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales

With this extraordinary collection of stories - each featuring a bird as a central character - Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children who love to read and be read to. Ray, an internationally renowned picture book artist, retells and stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world. Some, like Oscar Wilde`s The Happy Prince, are beloved; others, like the charming African myth, Mulungu Paints the Birds, will become new favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Edward Lear, and more. Jane`s writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic and mystery.