Books with title Duckling Ugly

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.

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 and taunt him mercilessly and once again he sets off alone.

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 his surroundings 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 on November 11th, 1843 with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim. The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy or folklore. Optimized for Kindle devices and featuring Panel Zoom facility. Lovingly created from 1953 to 1969, Classics Illustrated Junior continues to bring joy and wonder to young children through beautifully-illustrated adaptations of the world’s most beloved fairy tales and stories by the world’s greatest authors.A collection of Classics Illustrated Junior books is a great way to encourage reading and adventure in any young child.