The Ugly Duckling
Tale of the little swan, growing up in the yard with geese and suffers much cruelty, before being joined by a swan family.
The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005.
On this occasion we have published five of his best tales retold for children aged 3–9 years and with new illustrations: Tinderbox, The Little Match Girl, The Nightingale, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling.
Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Ugly Duckling in 1844.