Books with title Duckling Ugly

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.

This magical series of fairy tales brings together 12 well-loved, traditional favorites in one beautiful collection. Fully illustrated throughout, these books are beautifully detailed interpretations of the familiar tales. The enchanting images bring the traditional stories to life in vibrant full color giving these children’s classics a fresh look that will last a lifetime.

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."