H. C Andersen
2) Thumbelina
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Language
English
Description
After being kidnapped by an ugly toad, a beautiful girl no bigger than a thumb has a series of dreadful experiences before meeting a fairy prince just her size.
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English
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Books with a Sprinkle of Spanish
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Description
"A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words and includes a glossary"--
10) The funny baby
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Language
English
Description
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan. Includes reading activities.
13) Ugly
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Language
English
Description
A retelling of the Ugly Duckling story follows little Ugly as the other ducks of Dove Lake turn against him and he is forced to find his way in the world alone, but thanks to new friendships his search for an identity is made a lot easier.