Books with title The Meanest Ugliest Duckling

“So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings. “They are afraid of me because I am ugly,” he said. So he closed his eyes, and flew still farther, until he came out on a large moor, inhabited by wild ducks. Here he remained the whole night, feeling very tired and sorrowful.”This new edition of The Ugly Duckling includes twelve illustrations by Lyudmila Khudiakova.

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, this favourite fairy tale is the perfect classic picture book to share with young children. Teased by his siblings for his different looks, the brave cygnet journeys into the world, looking for friendship and kindness. Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's original story, this is the story of how one little duckling overcomes obstacles and challenges, and with patience and determination, finally finds the companionship for which he has been searching. The charming illustrations by Giuseppe di Lernia in this picture book are sure to capture the imaginations of little ones, and the large format of this book is ideal for sharing with children aged 3 to 5 and reading together at bedtime.

The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: Den grimme ælling) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better. “The Ugly Duckling” was first published 11 November 1843, with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim. The tale has been adapted to various media including opera, musical, and animated film. The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore.

This is the original and unabridged English text of this favourite from Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish master story teller.* The text have been lovingly reviewed, spelling has been modernisedbut otherwise left as it is in the original translation from the Danish.* We've added illustrations, and* A Table of Contents to make it easy for you to find your favourite parts of the story.The Ugly Duckling soon learns that he is uglier then hisbrothers and sisters. He runs away, visiting many on his travels, butin no places does he find a home. After enduring a harsh winter alone,he emerges to find himself transformed, loved and beautiful.

: The Ugly Duckling - Hans Christian Anderson This classic story originated with Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish writer in 1843, about an egg that somehow is misplaced and ends up in the wrong nest. All through the spring, summer, fall and winter this young bird is bullied and teased because he is different. Feeling alone and abandoned, the Ugly Duckling hides during the winter. In spring he emerges as a beautiful swan and as his family of swans returns to the pond he is greeted by his real mother, brothers and sisters and is happy to be accepted. Meanwhile the ducks are in awe at the grace and beauty of the swan that was once the Ugly Duckling. An enchanting story told in flowing verse by the author, R.F. Gilmor with clear and delightful illustrations that your young child will remember for years.