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!
The poor ugly duckling is sad because he is different. Then one day he makes a happy discovery! Share in the duckling's surprise!
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.
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
The Ugly Duckling is a fun interactive fairy tale with 10 exciting sounds your little one will enjoy again and again.
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.
"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.
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