{"product_id":"the-ugly-duckling-9780688159320","title":"The Ugly Duckling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning version of the classic story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over one hundred years \u003cem\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey of the awkward little bird--marching bravely through hecklers, hunters, and cruel seasons--is an unforgettable survival story; this blooming into a graceful swan is a reminder of the patience often necessary to discover true happiness. Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring the drama to life in this hardcover picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780688159320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.28h x 9.60w x 0.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/22\/1999 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/1999 pg. 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/1999 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Ed Choice Youth\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 825\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1999 pg. 275 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Notable Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 1359\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1999 pg. 275 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e35269 \/ Ugly Duckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hans Christian Andersen, Jerry Pinkney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36640007880860,"sku":"9780688159320","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c5742b28-0bb4-4bc7-a323-9d5f29afebe3.jpg?v=1603851146","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-ugly-duckling-9780688159320","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}