Though the Emperor of China banishes the nightingale in preference of a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.
- ISBN: 9780763615215
- Author: Mitchell, Stephen
- Illustrator: Ibatoulline, Bagram
- Published: 2002 , Candlewick
- Themes: Chinese, Hans Christian Andersen, nightingale, retelling story
- Descriptors: Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 48