Books with title The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: Den grimme ælling) 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 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 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.

This is the original and unabridged English text of this favourite from Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish master story teller.* The text have been lovingly reviewed, spelling has been modernisedbut otherwise left as it is in the original translation from the Danish.* We've added illustrations, and* A Table of Contents to make it easy for you to find your favourite parts of the story.The Ugly Duckling soon learns that he is uglier then hisbrothers and sisters. He runs away, visiting many on his travels, butin no places does he find a home. After enduring a harsh winter alone,he emerges to find himself transformed, loved and beautiful.

: The Ugly Duckling - Hans Christian Anderson This classic story originated with Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish writer in 1843, about an egg that somehow is misplaced and ends up in the wrong nest. All through the spring, summer, fall and winter this young bird is bullied and teased because he is different. Feeling alone and abandoned, the Ugly Duckling hides during the winter. In spring he emerges as a beautiful swan and as his family of swans returns to the pond he is greeted by his real mother, brothers and sisters and is happy to be accepted. Meanwhile the ducks are in awe at the grace and beauty of the swan that was once the Ugly Duckling. An enchanting story told in flowing verse by the author, R.F. Gilmor with clear and delightful illustrations that your young child will remember for years.

If fate suddenly made you more beautiful that you ever dreamed possible, would it be the beginning of a fairy tale, or your worst nightmare?The brutal attack should have killed anybody, but Nell Calder did more than survive. She emerged a woman transformed, with an exquisite beauty found only in fairy tales. Nell Calder deserved a happy ending. Instead, her descent into terror has just begun.Her attacker is still on the hunt, determined to finish what he's started. And Nell, protected by a new face, is just as determined to fight back and take her revenge. But to catch her prey, she will have to expose herself—even if it makes her a killer's prime target.

Cara is so ugly, mirrors would rather break than show her reflection. Not even her own parents can deny her ugliness, and nothing can make up for the cruelty of her schoolmates. Tormented and tortured by the shallow people of Flock’s Rest, Cara’s life is miserable. Then Cara receives a shimmering note from some exotic place suggesting that there’s more to her than meets the eye. Cara wonders if her destiny has something to do with her recurring dreams of a beautiful green valley where the people are so accepting, her ugliness doesn’t matter. Soon, Cara discovers that her valley of dreams is real. It’s a place where the ugliest of ducklings can become swans. A swan, however, can have a serious taste for revenge . . . deadly revenge.

ugly duckling children's moral short storyIt is a delightful picture book for children consisting of 9 bedtime stories.Once a Mother duck laid few eggs on the river bank and adorable ducklings were hatched out of the eggs one by one but she was startled to see the last duckling. it was as ugly as a stroke with long neck. Other ducklings hesitated to play with it and he was isolated in the family.desolate duckling decided to leave the family..

Ever since its publication in 1845, Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling has been a favorite with generations of children around the world. Today's youngsters will be equally moved by the hapless ugly duckling, who, ridiculed and rejected by all, suffers terrible hardships. And they will celebrate along with him when he finally emerges triumphant as the most beautiful swan of all! Bernadette Watts's detailed illustrations chronicle the bittersweet story with charm and poignancy. Perfect for institutional, trade and gift accounts.