"The Ugly Duckling" tells the story of a young duckling who is ridiculed by his peers for his unusual appearance. As he faces rejection and loneliness, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Throughout his adventures, he encounters various animals and learns valuable lessons about acceptance and self-worth. Over time, he grows into a beautiful swan, realizing that true beauty comes from within. This classic tale teaches the importance of embracing one's individuality and highlights the transformation that can occur when one is patient and believes in themselves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: First Reading Level 4, My First Reading Book .
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Usborne Books .
Daniel Postgate is the son of Oliver Postgate, creator of such classics as Ivor the Engine, The Clangers and Noggin the Nog.
This book contains the following story:
The Ugly Duckling
A mother duck sits on her eggs. When they hatch she has five pretty ducklings and one ugly grey duckling. ‘How ugly you are, ’ says the mother to her duckling. Wherever they go the message is the same – ugly, ugly duckling. The ugly duckling is so upset he runs away and hides. Spring turns to summer and then winter and the ugly duckling stays hidden away from the mean animals. Then spring returns and the ugly duckling emerges from his hiding place to admire a flock of swans on the river. ‘How beautiful you are’, he says to them. ‘But so are you’, reply the swans and point to the ugly duckling’s reflection in the pond. He follows their gaze and realises he is not an ugly duckling any more but has transformed into beautiful swan.
