Title: The Ugly Duckling
Author: Van Gool
Genre: folktale
Summary: This story is about a little duckling who really wasn't a duckling at all. He could swim in the water, and do all the other things his brothers and sisters could do, except he was grey and ugly. Until one day the little duckling looked over the edge of the water and found that he really wasnt' a duckling at all, but a beautiful swan.
Comments: This story is very inspirational for and child to read. Even though we do not all look the same, we have something special inside us waiting to come out. This was one of my favorite stories growing up.
Characters: the ugly duckling, mother duck, duckling brothers and sisters, the 2 field mice, and the swans.
Grade level: Preschool-3rd grade
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2 comments:
I also loved this book as a child. I agree with you that this book is very inspirational for kids. It sends a very positive message to a young reader.
This is such a classic story. The theme of this book will never grow old. I will probably be reading it to my grandchildren some day.
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