The Ugly Duckling (Pinkney book) facts for kids
First edition cover of The Ugly Duckling
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| Author | Hans Christian Andersen |
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| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, fairy tale, picture book |
| Published | 1999 (Morrow Junior Books) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9780688159320 |
| OCLC | 39051276 |
The Ugly Duckling is a 1999 adaption of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story by Jerry Pinkney. It is about a cygnet born amongst ducklings that is bullied, runs away, and eventually grows into a beautiful swan.
Awards
- 2000 ALA Notable Children's Book - Older Readers
- 2000 Caldecott Medal - honor
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