The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

by KevinCrossley-Holland (Author), Meilo So (Illustrator)

Synopsis

The ugly duckling who grew up to be a swan is the best-loved and most touching of all Hans Christian Andersen's stories. Here, Kevin Crossley-Holland brings a poet's magic to a picture book version that cries out to be read aloud. Meilo So's gorgeous paintings of farmyard animals, hunstmen, wild geese and swans are full of character and spirit and are set against wonderful scenes of the changing season. As for the ugly duckling himself, he has the pathos and charm to make this book irresistible.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Publisher: Orion Childrens
Published: 15 Mar 2001

ISBN 10: 1858818389
ISBN 13: 9781858818382
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Star author A universally loved Hans Christian Andersen story Dazzling new illustrator A perfect gift

Author Bio
Kevin Crossley-Holland is currently working on his notable ARTHUR trilogy. A Carnegie Medal winner and Fellow of the Royal Society for Literature, he is a poet, broadcaster and author of many retellings of traditional tales. Meilo So comes from China and now lives in West Sussex with her partner and new baby. She has illustrated some bestselling titles for American publishers.