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The Ugly Duckling

Age 4+

RRP A$16.99

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When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

Details

Extent:: 48 pages
Dimensions:: 204 x 136.6mm
Hardback ISBN:: 9781474953498
Book Band:: Turquoise
Lexile:: 490L
Key Stage:: EYFS, KS1
Publication Date:: March 2020
Work Reference:: 05121

Author

Fiona Patchett grew up in Yorkshire and studied history at university. She has lived in Italy and San Francsico, but now lives in London. She has written many children's books, on subjects as diverse as stargazing, history and baking. She loves cooking and spends hours testing recipes for fairy cakes.

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Series

Usborne First Reading books help children learn to read. They are designed to be the first books a beginner will read for pleasure. First Reading Level 4 books have a wide range vocabulary and up to 40 words per page.

View series: First Reading Level 4