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The ugly duckling

Name: The ugly duckling
ISBN: 9780723270676

By Mandy Ross

Mocked for looking different, one lonely duckling leaves home—what will spring reveal?

gentle rhythmic heart-warming reassuring

Genres

Fairy Tales Animals Friendship/Family

What is The ugly duckling about?

A little duckling is teased because he looks different from the other birds. Lonely and unhappy, he leaves home and travels through woods, fields and ponds, searching for somewhere he belongs. Along the way, he faces cold weather and unkind creatures, but he keeps going. Then spring arrives, bringing a wonderful surprise: the ugly duckling discovers that he has grown into a beautiful swan. A gentle retelling about growing up, finding confidence and discovering where you truly belong.

About the author

Mandy Ross is a well-known author who has written lots of books for children, including the popular 'God Made the World' series. She loves telling stories that help young readers learn about the world around them. Mandy enjoys making reading fun and exciting for everyone who picks up her books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2014

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