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“He named her Gertie. Soon he was writing stories about Gertie nearly every day. People came to the bridge just to peer over the railing and catch a glimpse of her.”

This would be a cute little book to add to a classroom library. I think it would also make a good lesson to introduce tough topics such as World War II to the class.

This is a very cute little book that I really enjoyed. The illustrations in this book are amazing and the details on the docks are so cool.

Historical fiction

this classic story follows a journey of a duck who is brought down by his peers are being different and unattractive. As the story unfold, there is a beautiful change in the ducklings mind and teaches about self-discovery and acceptance.

“He now felt glad at having suffered sorrow and trouble, because it enabled him to enjoy so much better all the pleasure and happiness around him.“

In the classroom, this book can be used to discuss themes of kindness, empathy, and embracing differences, linking to social-emotional learning and character development for students. It‘s an opportunity to promote discussions on self-esteem and how one's uniqueness can be a strength.

“It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.“ This quote reflects the deeper message of the story, where the “ugly“ duckling's true beauty is revealed over time, emphasizing that appearance is not as important as inner worth and potential.

The Ugly Duckling is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1843. The story is about a young bird who is born and is considered ugly by other animals. The duckling feeling out of place and lonely, decides to leave the barnyard and goes on a difficult journey. One day, he sees a group of elegant swans and, to his amazement, realizes that he too has grown into a beautiful swan.