The Emperor's Garden The villagers' plan to create a splendid garden for their emperor gets bogged down in jealous arguments, happily resolved when the emperor himself comes to visit. author Ferida Wolff illustrator Kathy Osborn ISBN: 9780688116514 Published: 1994 Tambourine 32 Genre: Folklore and Fairy Tales Picture Book Age: Intermediate (ages 9-14) Primary (ages 6-9) Region: Asia China Themes: Conflict Emperor Jealousy Rain garden