"The Ugly Duckling" tells the poignant story of a young duckling who is ridiculed and ostracized by others for being different. Misunderstood and alone, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, facing numerous challenges along the way. As time passes, he encounters various creatures who highlight his uniqueness and resilience. Ultimately, he transforms into a beautiful swan, learning that true beauty comes from within and that embracing one’s individuality is essential. This classic tale celebrates themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the importance of defining oneself beyond superficial appearances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Innova Reading Bookshelf, Innova Reading Bookshelf-Grade 4 .
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Innova Press Limited .
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.
