Books with title The Meanest Ugliest Duckling

One of Andersen€™s best-loved tales in a glorious retelling with lush, atmospheric paintings and an engaging narrationOnce upon a time, there was a maligned misfit who grew into the most glorious creature of them all. Never has such a fairy tale transformation touched more hearts than the one in "The Ugly Duckling," one of Hans Christian Andersen€™s most familiar and cherished stories. Now, in the hands of esteemed translator Stephen Mitchell, an iconographic fable regains all the humor and pathos of its very first telling. And with their vivid, arresting collage illustrations, Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher bring an oft-told tale to soaring new life.

The Ugly Duckling, based on the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. Featuring over 40 dazzling illustrations by Riley Weber. An original illustration on every page, making it easy for children to understand, follow, and enjoy. Born into a place where he didn't quite belong, the ugly duckling tried to fit in. He swam with the other ducks but they made fun of him because he was big and ugly. After a time of being teased, bitten, and pushed by the other poultry, the ugly duckling decide to fly away. The ugly duckling flew and flew until he landed in an area that was inhabited by wild ducks. There, the ugly duckling got caught in a firestorm of bullets, as hunters began shooting the wild ducks as they flew up in the air. The scared little ugly duckling covered himself up with a wing when a large sporting dog approached. Even the sporting dog passed by the ugly duckling. The ugly duckling suffered many hardships including storms, a harsh winter, and just trying to survive. It wasn't until the following spring that the ugly duckling, while laying out in a meadow enjoying himself, saw a group of swans. He decided to fly with them. As he got near them, he lowered his head not knowing what the swans would do. It was then that he noticed his reflection in the water of a beautiful swan! He was no longer an ugly duckling! He now felt glad to have suffered sorrow and trouble, because it enabled him to enjoy so much better all the pleasure and happiness around him. For the great swans swam round the new-comer, and stroked his neck with their beaks, as a welcome. Everyone was happy that the new swan had come. Little children threw bread and cake into the water for the swans to eat. The children thought the new swan was the most beautiful of all; he was so young and pretty. The swan didn't quite know what to do. He had been teased and despised for his ugliness, and now he heard them say that he was the most beautiful of all the birds. He rustled his feathers, curved his slender neck, and cried joyfully, from the depths of his heart, "I never dreamed of such happiness as this, while I was an ugly duckling."

Inspired by one of Hans Christian Andersen's most popular tales, this is the story of the little chick who didn't fit in. When Mr & Mrs Mallard agree to look after a stray egg, they get quite a surprise when it begins to hatch! Unlike their own little ducklings, this little guy (who's named Wadley), looks very different. At first, life is quite difficult for Wadley, but after a while things begin to change as you'll hear in this re-telling of one of the world's best-loved children's stories. Here at The Story Mouse, we're passionate about reading, so all of our titles use vocabulary which is easy to understand while challenging the young reader to ask questions, building confidence while learning.

This beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a lonely outcast duckling who is transformed into a beautiful swan offers a magical glimpse into the realm of human nature. This charming and entertaining rendition represents storytelling at its best. Ages 4 and up. Illustrated by Robert Van Nutt, it was named to The New York Times list of 10 best illustrated children’s books. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning Storybook Classic series. DVD and CD versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Cher and feature music by Patrick Ball.

For two hundred years, Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite all over the world. Now VCare Creation brings its spectacular adaptation to new generations of readers.Born bigger and different than the other hatchlings, the ugly duckling is ridiculed by his brothers and sisters. The little bird leaves his home, embarking on a brave journey to discover that the beauty he was seeking was inside him all along.A beautifully told and brilliantly illustrated edition of this classic, essential story every child should embrace.