Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling is different from the others when his mother duck's eggs hatch. He is big and scruffy and nobody wants him. Will he ever find friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Once upon a time, a mother duck laid a clutch of eggs. Among the eggs, there was one duckling that was different from the others. It was big and scruffy, with a beak that was too big and a body that was too round. Wherever he went, nobody wanted the ugly duckling.

The duckling felt lonely and sad, and he longed for friends. He would try to join other groups of ducklings, but they would always reject him. He felt like he would never find anyone who would accept him for who he was.

One day, a kind farmer found the duckling and took him in. The farmer had a daughter who loved animals, and she took a liking to the duckling. She named him Daffy and cared for him with all her heart.

As Daffy grew, he became more beautiful than anyone had ever imagined. His beak became smaller and sharper, and his body became sleek and graceful. He no longer looked like the ugly duckling that he once was.

But Daffy still felt like he didn't belong. He had never had friends before, and he didn't know how to make them. He would try to join other groups of animals, but they would always reject him.

One day, Daffy met a group of swans. They were beautiful and graceful, and they welcomed Daffy with open arms. Daffy felt like he had finally found a place where he belonged.

From that day on, Daffy lived happily with the swans. He learned to swim and fly, and he made many friends. He no longer felt lonely or sad, and he knew that he was loved for who he was.

The ugly duckling had finally found his place in the world, and he was grateful for the kindness of the farmer and the swans who had accepted him. He knew that he would never forget the lessons he had learned and that he would always be grateful for the friends he had made.

In conclusion, the ugly duckling had a difficult journey, but he never gave up. He was able to find friends and a place where he belonged through hard work and perseverance. The story teaches us that we should never judge someone based on their appearance, and that we should always be kind and accepting of others.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 136 x 203 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474953498