^ "The Ugly Duckling (book and cassette)".A spirited, artistic adaptation, and a welcome addition to the shelves. 2000 ALA Notable Children's Book - Older Readers.The Ugly Duckling has also been reviewed by Booklist, Library Talk, Kirkus Reviews, and AudioFile. Publishers Weekly gave a starred review describing Pinkneys illustrations as "supple, exquisitely detailed" and the book overall "A flawlessly nuanced performance by a consummate craftsman." will encourage children to take another look at this old and familiar story." School Library Journal called it "An artistic tour de force that is worthy of its graceful fine-feathered subject." and The Horn Book Magazine found it "a splendid production." It is about a cygnet born amongst ducklings that is bullied, runs away, and eventually grows into a beautiful swan.Ī film by Weston Woods was released in 2001, narrated by Lynn Whitfield.Ĭommon Sense Media, in a review of The Ugly Duckling, wrote "Illustrator Jerry Pinkney's descriptive passages resonate with the splendor of nature's beauty." and "The subtle details incorporated into the scenes. The Ugly Duckling is a 1999 adaption of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story by Jerry Pinkney. Children's literature, fairy tale, picture book
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