''The Ugly Duckling'' is a 1999 adaption of the classic

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story by Jerry Pinkney. It is about a cygnet born amongst ducklings that is bullied, runs away, and eventually grows into a beautiful swan. A film by Weston Woods was released in 2001, narrated by Lynn Whitfield.

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Common 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 .. 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." '' 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." ''The Ugly Duckling'' has also been reviewed by '' Booklist'', ''Library Talk'', ''

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'', and '' AudioFile''.

Awards

*2000 ALA Notable Children's Book - Older Readers *2000 Caldecott Medal - honor

References

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