num_pages: 32
description: Ever since its publication in 1845, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling has been a favorite with generations of children around the world. Today's youngsters will be equally moved by the hapless ugly duckling, who, ridiculed and rejected by all, suffers terrible hardships. And they will celebrate along with him when he finally emerges triumphant as the most beautiful swan of all!Bernadette Watts's detailed illustrations chronicle the bittersweet story with charm and poignancy.
language: English
title: The Ugly Duckling
titlecomplete: The Ugly Duckling
genres: Fiction, Animals, Short Stories, Picture Books, Classics, Childrens, Fantasy, Danish, Fairy Tales, Folklore
ratings_count: 41935
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: North-South Books