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The Ugly Duckling

Name: The Ugly Duckling
Rating: 4.86 (14 reviews)
ISBN: 9781848690370

By Mara Alperin

The wibbly, wobbly duckling searches for friendship—but could he be hiding a surprise?

heartwarming engaging colourful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.86

From 14 readers

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Ugly Duckling about?

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one little duckling is wibbly, wobbly, and very ugly! No matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him. Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend? This delightful retelling of a classic fairy tale is perfect for young readers, with fresh and fun illustrations that bring the story to life.

About the author

Mara Alperin is a talented author who loves writing magical and exciting stories for children. She is best known for her charming retellings of classic fairy tales, such as 'The Little Red Hen' and 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' Mara enjoys making reading fun for everyone, inspiring children to use their imaginations and discover new adventures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

First published

2014

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