The Ugly Duckling - by Hans Christian Andersen & Jerry Pinkney (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the Hans Christian Andersen fable to life. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story</strong></p><p>For over one hundred years <em>The Ugly Duckling</em> has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.</p><p>With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird--marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons--is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.</p><p>Jerry Pinkney was widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales, noted <em>Publishers Weekly</em>. His version of <em>The Lion & the Mouse </em>by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Children's Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>For over one hundred years <em>The Ugly Duckling</em> 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 journey of the awkward little bird -- marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons -- is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring drama to life.</p>
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