{"product_id":"the-ugly-duckling-6","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\u003eJerry Pinkney was \"widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales,\" noted \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e. His version of \u003cem\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse \u003c\/em\u003eby Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Children's Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\r","brand":"Hans Christian Andersen, Jerry Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44506398261484,"sku":"9780688159320","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44506398294252,"sku":"9780735821460","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780688159320.jpg?v=1779961894","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/the-ugly-duckling-6","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}