Books with title The Ugly Duckling

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one little duckling is wibbly and wobbly...and very ugly! And no matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him. Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend? My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!

When the tale begins, a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse from them. He wanders sadly from the barnyard and lives with wild ducks and geese until hunters slaughter the flocks. He finds a home with an old woman, but her cat and hen tease him mercilessly and again he sets off on his own. The duckling sees a flock of migrating wild swans. He is delighted and excited, but he cannot join them, for he is too young and cannot fly. Winter arrives. A farmer finds and carries the freezing little duckling home, but the foundling is frightened by the farmer’s noisy children and flees the house. He spends a miserable winter alone in the outdoors, mostly hiding in a cave on the lake that partly freezes over. When spring arrives a flock of swans descends on the now thawing lake. The ugly duckling, now having fully grown and matured, unable to endure a life of solitude and hardship any more and decides to throw himself at the flock of swans deciding that it is better to be killed by such beautiful birds than to live a life of ugliness and misery. He is shocked when the swans welcome and accept him, only to realize by looking at his reflection in the water that he has grown into one of them. The flock takes to the air, and the ugly duckling spreads his beautiful large wings and takes flight with the rest of his new family.

"The Ugly Duckling" 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.“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.When the tale begins, a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse from them.(Wikipedia)

Kids will love learning about Brontosaurus in this adorable story about a little dinosaur that hatches from an egg upon the shore. This rhyming story is filled with facts about this happy, little dinosaur that grows into the massive plant-eater and he was meant to be. Simple text, coupled with upbeat music and authentic sound-effects, will keep any dinosaur enthusiast happily entertained. This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills young readers will need for school success. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading “The Happy Little Dinosaur” over and over again!

The Ugly Duckling is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. 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. •This e-book publication is unique which includes biography.•A new table of contents has been included by the publisher. •This edition has been corrected for spelling and grammatical errors.

A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic storyFor over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird—marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons—is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.

Hans Christian Andersen’s touching tale of the ugly little duckling who grows up to become a beautiful swan is now retold in a simple language for the very young. Stunningly illustrated by best-selling artist Sebastien Braun, this beloved story, with its message of hope and transformation, is an invaluable addition to every child’s library.The Ugly Duckling is the first in a brand-new series of simplified classic fairy tales, all enhanced with Braun’s gorgeous art.