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A beautiful version of the fairy tale about a nightingale whose song was so sweet it kept death away from the Emperor. Illustrations have the beauty of Chinese scrolls.

Despite being neglected by the king for a jewel-studded artificial bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with her beautiful song.

Though the emperor 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.

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

Though banished by the emperor in preference for a mechanical imitation, a little nightingale returns to help him when he is near death. This retelling features Mickey Mouse as the emperor's faithful attendant.

Florence Nightingale was for a time the most famous woman in Britainif not the world. We know her today primarily as a saintly character, perhaps as a heroic reformer of Britains health-care system. The reality is more involved and far more fascinating. In an utterly beguiling narrative that reads like the best Victorian fiction, acclaimed author Gillian Gill tells the story of this richly complex woman and her extraordinary family....

Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don't know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of Victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable vocation. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War, when she vastly improved gruesome and deadly conditions and made nightly rounds to visit patients, becoming...

"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...

Animated biography of Florence Nightingale, whose efforts during the Crimean War changed the science and practice of nursing.