"The Ugly Duckling" by Diane Namm retells the classic tale of a young duckling who is ridiculed and shunned by the other animals due to his unusual appearance. Constantly bullied and feeling out of place, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As time passes, the duckling undergoes a remarkable transformation, revealing his true beauty as a graceful swan. The story conveys themes of acceptance, inner beauty, and the importance of recognizing one’s unique qualities. Ultimately, it highlights that true beauty often emerges from within, encouraging readers to embrace their individuality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Silver Penny Stories .
There are 48 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 2012 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .
Diane Namm is the author of several Classic Starts books, including Greek Myths. Sarah Brannen has illustrated more than a dozen books for children. She won the Ann Barrow Scholarship from the New England chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in 2007. Sarah S. Brannen (www. sarahbrannen. com) is the award-winning illustrator of nearly twenty books for children. She lives in Massachusetts and is pretty good at tying her own shoes. Follow her on Twitter @SarahBrannen and on Instagram @SarahSBrannen.
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.
