Illustrated by Kilmeny Niland
Once upon a time a mother duck sat on her nest, waiting for her eggs to hatch...
This is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. Ridiculed by the other animals, the ugly duckling decides to leave the farmyard. The ugle duckling spends a cold and lonely winter by a frozen pond. At last, summer comes. He discovers he has become the most beautiful swan of all and finds acceptance.
'The Ugly Duckling' has enduring appeal. A lift-the-flap book, children will love guessing the transformation on each page when the flap is lifted. Niland's charming watercolour illustrations make this a special book.
Ages: 3+
