The Ugly Duckling
On a sunny farm, a mother duck waited for her eggs to hatch. Out popped fluffy yellow ducklings — and one big grey one.
The other animals laughed at the grey duckling. He felt very sad and all alone.
The lonely duckling left the farm. He swam through cold, quiet ponds all winter long.
When spring came, he saw beautiful white swans. He looked at his reflection — he had grown into a swan too!
The swans welcomed him with happy honks. He was never ugly — he was a lovely swan all along.
Everyone is special in their own way.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
How did the grey duckling feel when the animals teased him?
Answer: Sad
What did the duckling see in spring?
Answer: Swans
What did the duckling grow into?
Answer: A swan
In which season did he find the swans?
Answer: Spring
What is the lesson of the story?
Answer: Everyone is special in their own way
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