In "The Ugly Little Swan," a charming retelling of the classic fairy tale, a small, awkward cygnet struggles to find acceptance among his family and peers. Unlike his beautiful siblings, he feels out of place and uncared for, enduring teasing and isolation. As the seasons change, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, eventually transforming into a stunning swan. This beautifully illustrated tale captures themes of resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of inner beauty, encouraging young readers to embrace their uniqueness and understand that true beauty unfolds over time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury Young Readers .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Brendan Kearney is a children's book illustrator based in St. Albans. His unique and quirky portfolio includes work for some of the UK's largest publishers. James Riordan has written many books for children, including many translations of Russian tales. His Peter and the Wolf is published in cloth and paperback by Oxford.