"The Ugly Duckling" by Roberta Wilson tells the timeless tale of a young duckling who feels out of place and ridiculed for being different from his siblings and peers. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy and loneliness, he embarks on a journey to find acceptance and belonging. Along the way, he encounters various animals and experiences hardships that shape his understanding of beauty and self-worth. As time passes, the duckling undergoes a remarkable transformation, ultimately blooming into a beautiful swan. This heartwarming story emphasizes themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the celebration of individuality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Odyssey Books Inc .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day".
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.
