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Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song. ... Read more

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Amazing illustration
This is a great story, but what makes this edition exceptional are the beautiful illustrations. The more you look at them, the more magical they seem. You will keep coming back.

A sweet storie.
The emperor of China Has every thing, and his palace are so beatiful. But one day he hears of a little Nightingale that sings so beatiful. And he really want to have it... Read what happens with him in this book. Youcan't help it being touched of this sweet storie, I can say that I wasit... Like I have said before I will say again, H C Andersen can reallywrite good childrens books! ... Read more

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Journey back to the 1700s to meet one of the most fascinating people in history. Dreamer, craftsman, poet, madman, and genius — William Blake. Born in 1757 in London, as a boy he apprenticed as an engraver and began a career that would include masterpieces of art.

Blake lived during times of incredible change and upheaval, including the Gordon Riots and the French Revolution. Spiritualism and the allure of magic were being replaced by a belief in rationalism. Blake celebrated the beauty of small things. His work showed, “…a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower….” [William Blake] Yet, with the noise and dirt of mills (factories), the Industrial Revolution was drowning out a quiet, rural way of life. The value of things made carefully by hand was being lost.

At the same time, the printing press was making it possible for more and more people to read. The rise of printed books and book illustration was revolutionary and Blake was part of it.

On the 250th anniversary of Blake’s birth, master storyteller Michael Bedard brings this Renaissance man and his times to vivid life in this biography that is lavishly illustrated with Blake’s work. ... Read more

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Blake-Understood
I always wanted to figure out what was behind the art and poems of William Blake and I think this author has a special way of getting the reader to that exact information.It is kind of like an Ed Burns documentary but added to that is the joy that the author feels for his subject. That joy added to the rapture of Blake's life leads the reader to splendor.

Blake's Alive!
This is much more than a kids biography. This is a well-organized, handsomely-presented full read on Master Blake. Yes it's a perfect introduction for someone, but I also found this to be a superb supplementary book for the William Blake fan. I was impressed throughout -- especially with the loads of illustrations herein. Killer lil Blakebook.

Great Blake book for all to experience
Wonderful summary of Blakes life geared towards young adults but also helpful for older readers. Great illustrations and beautiful inside cover illustrations. A real joy to read and own!!!

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Fans of the picture books and hit TV show, Sitting Ducks, will love these adorable, quality plush toys of the stars, Bill and Aldo. The perfect pocket-pal for any young child, each toy carries a colourful backpack with a velcro fastening, which opens to reveal a fun board book full of Sitting Ducks quips and quacks. Soft and huggable, these ingenious "book buddies" combine all the fun of a toy with the entertainment of a picture book - any self-respecting Sitting Ducks fan shouldn't be seen without one! ... Read more

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Based on the animated series of the cult picture book Sitting Ducks - now on TV! Ever had a Bad Feather Day? Felt a little down in the mouth? There are days when you feel stuck, being a duck: flying, feathers and friends can all be frustrating. In the specquackular mini hardback book It's a Duck's Life, Bill tells us about how life can be more fun than fowl. As for My Best Friend's a Duck, it's an alligator-eat-duck world out there, so what do you do if you're a gator and your best friend has feathers? Aldo tells all - like only he can! Attached to a short elastic cord, the books have a clip that will easily attach to trouser belt hooks, bags - almost anything, in fact! Following the phenomenal success of Sitting Ducks, these are two more cracking titles based on Michael Bedard's bestselling book and hit TV series. ... Read more