Books with title The Ugly Duckling

There is an unusual egg is in mother duck’s nest! And the strange, grey bird that hatches from the egg doesn't look anything like her other ducklings. Join the Ugly Duckling as he journeys into the world and eventually becomes a beautiful swan!The Ugly Duckling is the classic children's story about the baby duck that looked oddly different from all his siblings and was teased because of his different appearance. In the end, the once ugly duckling will turn into something beautiful. Many versions have been created over the years, but nothing beats the original, classic version of this charming story! Read all of the Charming Story Books for Children by Knowledge Works Company. We have been keeping the children's classics alive for over 50 years now. We offer the classics in Spanish and English as well as many more languages to come. Enjoy and keep the classics alive for your children!

To be born in a duck’s nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan’s egg.Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling ranks among the most beloved and enduring stories in all of children’s literature. This edition combines the world-famous translation of H.B. Paull with two sets of classic illustrations, the engravings of Vilhelm Pedersen from the original Danish edition and Helen Stratton’s illustrations from The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Both sets provide a beautiful and dramatic visual compliment to this simple but unforgettable story of the difficult transition from childhood to maturity.Also included are vocabulary notes with pronunciations and definitions of some words that may be unfamiliar to grade school readers.

Hans Christian Andersen's touching story of the ugly duckling that transformed into a beautiful swan.Andersen wrote his famous fairy tale in 1842, and the language used in many of the older translations makes it difficult for modern children to understand and relate to the story. This new edition has been lovingly retranslated, making it possible for children of today to better understand and enjoy this beloved classic about personal transformation. Perfect for reading at bedtime.

The poor little duckling is teased by the other farmyard animals. Then winter turns to spring, and he sees his reflection in the pond for the very first time... Share a wonderful reading experience with your child. This beautiful storybook includes a traditional fairy tale for an adult to read aloud, alongside short, simple sentences for your child to read to you.