The Ugly Duckling · First words (ages 3-4)
Level “First words” (ages 3-4): one or two short sentences per page, to be read aloud to the child. Our own version of the Hans Christian Andersen tale: a different little duckling who does not fit in on the farm finds out who he really is. A story to talk about difference, self-esteem and friendship.
About “The Ugly Duckling · First words (ages 3-4)”
- Type
- Story
- Recommended age
- 3-4 years
- Author
- KindiWise
- Duration
- 5-10 minutes
The story
Mama Duck has some eggs.
Pop, pop! Four ducklings hatch.
But one is big and gray.
Everybody laughs at him.
The duckling is sad. He is all alone.
The duckling goes away. He walks and walks.
Winter comes. It is so cold!
The duckling hides in the reeds.
Spring comes. He sees white swans.
“How beautiful they are!”
He looks in the water. He is a swan!
The swans say: “Welcome!”
You are special. And you are loved just as you are!
