The Ugly Duckling is a classic story of a small, ugly duckling who is shunned by every animal and person he encounters, until he grows into a beautiful swan and finds others of his kind. This story's message of the beauty inside everyone has been inspiring readers for hundreds of years, and a new generation of readers will discover it through this fresh retelling. Simple text is accompanied by colorful illustrations. The close relationship between the text and illustrations is meant to aid in the development of reading comprehension skills. Reluctant readers will enjoy exploring this classic story.