Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling: Walt Disney Classic Edition [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2001 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Walt Disney Classic Edition

This time-honored tale, which adults will remember as a Little Golden Book first published in 1952, takes the reader on a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of children's books. Artist Don MacLaughlin gained inspiration for his enchanting "retro" illustrations from The Walt Disney Studios' 1939 Silly Symphony cartoon. Based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, the cartoon was the last Silly Symphony produced by the studio, and was honored with an Academy Award. The book tells the story of a "duckling" who simply wants to belong but is shunned by his duck family because he's different. Down but not out, the little guy sets out in search of a family that will love and accept him. Eventually, he is greeted by the "honk, honk, honk" of his brothers and sisters, who, along with their beautiful snow-white swan mother, welcome him home.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; Walt Disney classic ed edition (April 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853298
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853298
• Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 11.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,373,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Delightful, January 10, 2010

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This review is from: Walt Disney's The Ugly Duckling: Walt Disney Classic Edition (Hardcover)

My grand children love this book! It is a happy memory from when I was little and my mom and dad read it to me. I highly recommend it. The book arrived quickly and in good shape.