"The Ugly Duckling" tells the story of a young duckling who is ridiculed for his awkward appearance and perceived differences from his siblings. Shunned by his peers and struggling to find acceptance, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As time passes, the duckling grows and transforms, eventually blossoming into a beautiful swan, much to the astonishment of those who once rejected him. The tale emphasizes themes of individuality, resilience, and the idea that true beauty comes from within, inspiring readers to embrace their uniqueness and understand that everyone's story has the potential for transformation and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called First Fairy Tales .
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 2002 by Five Mile .
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.
