The Ugly Duckling

Follow the ugly duckling, who is rejected by the other ducks because he doesnt look like them and doesnt fit in. Will they change their mind when he grows up and will they have a surprise in store? This lovely wordless retelling of the traditional tale has been illustrated by James Mayhew. Follow the ugly duckling who is rejected by the other ducks because he doesnt look like them and doesnt fit in. Will they change their mind when he grows up and will they have a surprise in store? This lovely wordless retelling of the traditional tale has been illustrated by James Mayhew. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work. A story map on pages 1415 shows what happens as the ugly duckling develops into a beautiful swan, providing a wonderful opportunity for children to recap and retell the story in their own words. Text type: A wordless traditional tale Curriculum links: Personal, social and emotional development