The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, Robert IngpenBorn different, the ugly duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The sad little bird leaves home, starting a journey where he is jeered at and hunted as he struggles to survive on his ownonly to discover that the identity he longed for was within him all along. Hans Christian Andersen was born in Denmark. His fairytales have become loved around the world, including The Little Match Girl and The

This is certain to ignite readers' interest and imaginings regarding their natural surroundings

a Caldecott Honor Book

He lives in Seattle

three rabbits sit and watch

and it succeeds beautifully

Ocean Bingo is filled with fun facts and glorious illustrations that are guaranteed to delight aquatic afficionados

Noel was ill in bed and so Beatrix wrote to him: "My dear Noel

Pub Date:  February 19

and clouds can reveal--if you only know how to look

Classic Bedtime Stories will keep youngsters of all ages engaged for hours

Carroll Smith

'An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales' will make an enduringly popular addition to family