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Gr 1–3—In this appealing spin on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," a mama duck finds a strange egg in her nest. When it hatches, a red, reptilian creature entirely unlike its siblings emerges. Despite the love and acceptance shown by his family, the "duckling" becomes conscious of his differences and goes on a quest to seek belonging amongst a variety of barnyard animals. Although he d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More