Picture & Story - The Nightingale | A classic story & painting a bird in watercolor

The video presents an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's 'Nightingale', where a plain bird sings beautifully in the Emperor's garden. The Emperor, unaware of the bird, learns of it through a book and invites it to the palace. A mechanical Nightingale later replaces the real one, but when it breaks, the real Nightingale returns to save the Emperor's life. The video includes drawing instructions and prompts for reflection.

What materials are suggested for drawing along with the story?

• Oil pastels and tracing paper

• Black ink, watercolor, pencil, and thick paper

• Charcoal, acrylic paint, and canvas

• Colored pencils and sketchbook

How did the Emperor first learn about the Nightingale?

• He saw her in a dream

• The kitchen maid told him

• A book mentioned her beautiful voice

• He heard her singing in the garden

What was the condition for the Nightingale's freedom when she lived in the palace?

• She had to wear a silk string on her leg

• She could only sing at night

• She had to stay in a golden cage all the time

• She was not allowed to sing

What was the Emperor's reaction to the mechanical Nightingale?

• He was indifferent

• He was afraid of it

• He disliked it

• He favored it over the real Nightingale

What happened to the mechanical Nightingale after years of use?

• It started singing new songs

• Its gears broke and it could only be wound once a day

• It stopped working completely

• It became more beautiful

How did the Nightingale save the Emperor's life?

• By singing a song that charmed Death

• By giving him a magical potion

• By calling for help

• By staying by his side

What was the Nightingale's decision after saving the Emperor?

• She decided to stay in the palace forever

• She chose to return freely whenever she wished

• She asked for a reward

• She left and never returned