The Ugly Duckling

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Author:

Isadora, Rachel
Andersen, Hans Christian

Illustrator:

Isadora, Rachel

ISBN:

978-0-399-25029-3

Publication Date:

May 2009

Publisher:

Penguin Publishing Group

Imprint:

Putnam Juvenile

Book Format:

Hardback

List Price:

USD $16.99

Book Description:

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora's vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets.

Book Details

Pages:	32
Detailed Subjects:	Juvenile Fiction / General Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	10.218 x 4.017 x 0.168 Inches
Book Weight:	0.99 Pounds

Author Biography

Isadora, Rachel (Author)

Rachel Isadora was born and raised in New York City. Rachel studied at the School of American Ballet and was a dancer with the Boston Ballet until a foot injury. She went from being a ballet dancer to an author and illustrator.

The first title she wrote and illustrated was Max. Since then she has written many others including Golden Bear, Ben's Trumpet, Nick Plays Baseball, Caribbean Dream, Mr. Moon and Not Just Tutus.

Her works have earned her several awards including the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. Her title Max, was named an ALA Notable Book.

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