The Ugly Duckling

Christian Andersen, Hans/ Badiu, Alexandra

A lively retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen for young English Language learners, with bright and engaging illustrations.

Andersen’s story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected by his family, bullied by the other farm animals, lonely and miserable and often in danger until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one of our most cherished tales of growing up and finding your place in the world. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

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