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The ugly duckling

Name: The ugly duckling
ISBN: 9780723549161

By Glynis Langley

Teased for looking different, one brave duckling discovers a secret beneath his unusual feathers.

classic heart-warming gentle uplifting

Genres

Fairy Tales Animals Friendship/Family

What is The ugly duckling about?

A little duckling is teased by the other birds because he looks different from his brothers and sisters. Lonely and unhappy, he leaves home and searches for somewhere he belongs. Along the way, he faces cold weather, danger and unkindness, but he bravely keeps going. When spring arrives, the duckling discovers a beautiful surprise: he has grown into a magnificent swan. This classic fairy tale celebrates kindness, perseverance and the wonderful qualities that can be hidden beneath an unusual appearance.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1984

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