Title: The Ugly Duckling
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
Genre: Children's literature
Subgenre: Picture book, belonging
Theme: family, feeling to belong
Primary and Secondary characters: bird
Awards, date of publication: 1999, Caldecott Honor
Publishing company: HarperCollins
Summary and how it can be used in the classroom: This book tells the story of the awkward little bird who marches bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons. He eventually matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. This is an unforgettable survival story. This book has Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring drama to life. This book can be used to show that people can change and there is no such thing as an ugly person. Anyone can succeed and do well in life.
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