The Nightingale is a 2002 adaptation of the classic 1843 Hans Christian Andersen story by Jerry Pinkney.

The Horn Book Magazine, in a review of The Nightingale, wrote "authors or illustrators tinker with it [the original] at their peril.

"[1] School Library Journal was less critical writing "Pinkney has once again applied his considerable talents to the retelling of a traditional tale.

He offers a unique presentation without compromising or straying from the original story of the nightingale's power.

"[1] and Booklist found it "a pleasing version of the classic, fresh in its interpretation but true to the spirit of the original.