The Ugly Duckling

by Anderson, Hans Christian

GunsThis book references and/or depicts gun(s).

Single ParentThis book primarily contains one parent or a single parent family.

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Male ProtagonistThe leading character in this book is male.

Synopsis

A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story

For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.

With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird—marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons—is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.

Jerry Pinkney was "widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales," noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the Mouse by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Children’s Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.

Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN-10: 0439186919
ISBN-13: 9780439186919
Reading Age: 2 - 7
Grade Level: Pre-kindergarten - 2
Number of Pages: 40
Published At:1999
Added at: 2024-05-30