The Ugly Duckling

Fairytale Classics

Author: Mara Alperin

, Illustrator: Sue Eastland

£7.99

ISBN: 9781848690370 Category:

PUBLICATION DATE: February 11 2016

BINDING: Paperback

EXTENT: 32 pages

DIMENSIONS: 280 x 245 mm

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When Mother Duck’s eggs hatch, one little duckling is wibbly and wobbly. . . and very ugly! And no matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him. 

Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend?          

My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!

"With fresh and fun illustrations, this simple re-telling of a classic tale will be loved by young and old alike!"

Words for Life

"Beautifully adapted for pre-school children, filled with Sue Eastland's delightfully expressive illustrations and bursting with fun, colour and action, this cautionary tale is the picture perfect way to introduce your little ones to the fabulous world of fairytales."

- Lancashire Evening Post

Meet the author

Mara Alperin

When not writing, Mara enjoys reading, hiking, baking cupcakes and playing Ultimate Frisbee. She is based in Richmond, London. My First Fairy Tales are her first books for Little Tiger Press.

Meet the illustrator