Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
272
Points per Word
0.001838
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Bilingual Tales
Description
This book retells the story of an emperor who, near death, is revived by the song of a nightingale he had banished years earlier in favor of a showy mechanical imitation.
Quick Summary
This touching tale shows how a tiny bird's song brings a grumpy emperor back to life, proving that real beauty beats shiny imitations every time. Kids will cheer for the brave nightingale who forgives the emperor and revel in the sweet moment when the mechanical birds fall silent and the real one begins to sing. If your kid loves "The Little Engine That Could" or "The Giving Tree," they'll adore this heartwarming story about kindness conquering pride. This book is perfect for kids ages 5 to 7 in kindergarten through second grade.