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For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular new adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The... read more

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It was summer, and the pond was alive with the music and color of life.

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This book is in Texas 2x2 Reading List - 2000. (authoritative list)
This is book 2000 of 240 in Caldecott Honor. (authoritative list)
This is book 171 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
  2. Hans Christian Andersen (Author)
  3. Jerry Pinkney (Adapter)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 068815932X
Page Count: 40

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  • Library of Congress: 98023604
  • Dewey: 839.8136

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