The Ugly Duckling

Written by Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Grade:

K-2

ISBN-13:

978-0688159320

Publisher:

Morrow Junior Books (1999)

The classic tale is given new life in this richly illustrated version by Jerry Pinkney. The “duckling” is despised for his largeness, homeliness, and strange quack. Indeed, he comes to despise himself, but perseveres through torment to discover (with lush artwork) that he is really quite a special bird indeed. A tale of endurance and patience, but also of the need for respect regardless of appearance.