An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
This favorite fairy tale is perfect for parents looking for children's classics to read with their little one.
Hans Christian Andersen. Text adapted from The Yellow Fairy Book , compiled by Andrew Lang, and Andersen's Fairy Tales (originally published as Faery Tales from Hans Andersen) Watereolors were used for the full-color illustrations.
Now the beloved book is back to delight a new generation of boys and girls ages 2 to 5—as well as collectors of all ages!
As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.
Who is the ugly duckling?
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals in the barnyard before he grows into a beautiful swan.
The poor ugly duckling is sad because he is different. Then one day he makes a happy discovery! Share in the duckling's surprise!
And so when the Selfish Crocodile finds himself in terrible pain, no-one wants to help him - after all, what if he gobbles them up? But, to everyone's surprise, there is one animal in the forest who is willing to help . . .
"Have you ever felt different and alone? Read this fairy tale about a lonely duck who finds out that being different can be good!"--Back cover.
This edition contains the original and unabridged text of this Hans Christian Andersen classic. "The Ugly Duckling" is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen.