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Ladybird First Favourite Tales
The Ugly Duckling: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find anyone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.
- GenresChildrens
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 2, 2014
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Ladybird Books
3,999 books625 followersLadybird books are known and loved the world over. For millions of people, they bring back the golden days of childhood - learning to read, discovering the magic of books, and growing up.
The very first Ladybird book ever was produced by a jobbing printer called Wills & Hepworth during the First World War. The company, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, began to publish 'pure and healthy literature' for children, registering the Ladybird logo in 1915. Despite the company's claims, however, those books would no longer be politically correct. In the ABC Picture Book, for example, A stood for armoured train!
The very first Ladybird book ever was produced by a jobbing printer called Wills & Hepworth during the First World War. The company, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, began to publish 'pure and healthy literature' for children, registering the Ladybird logo in 1915. Despite the company's claims, however, those books would no longer be politically correct. In the ABC Picture Book, for example, A stood for armoured train!
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June 7, 2019
Was ok but the swan diddnt go home and show everyone that he was now a swan he just flew away
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December 9, 2019
I’ve never really liked this fairy tale in the past, but there was something about this retelling that I liked a lot. A pretty good one.
February 8, 2015
The Ugly Duckling- This is a wonderful book to read to children and it was one of my favourites as a child. This book tells the story of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him because he looks different compared to the other birds. He wonders sadly and after some time, he spreads his wings and finally matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all.
The book has a great voice and it almost sounds like a story song. I have read many versions of this book but I think children in the EYFS stage would benefit from this book as it sends out a powerful message to children that everyone is beautiful despite their appearance. The illustrations are vibrant and colourful and it is a great way of reinforcing the text. Children can also start learning about rhyming words. It is a good book to read as a whole class and to have in the book corner.
The book has a great voice and it almost sounds like a story song. I have read many versions of this book but I think children in the EYFS stage would benefit from this book as it sends out a powerful message to children that everyone is beautiful despite their appearance. The illustrations are vibrant and colourful and it is a great way of reinforcing the text. Children can also start learning about rhyming words. It is a good book to read as a whole class and to have in the book corner.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews