PICTURE BOOKS
Andersen, Hans Christian

The Ugly Duckling

(3) K-3 Retold by Rachel Isadora. Illustrated by Rachel Isadora. Isadora creates a sunlit African setting for her retelling of this classic tale, giving a new look to Andersen's story of a swan child born into a duck family. Expressive images show the protagonist's growth and development from lonely hatchling to magnificent black swan. Brushstrokes in oil paint make for eye-catching textures in the vibrant cut-paper collages.

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