--- product_id: 54413804 title: "The Ugly Duckling (My First Fairy Tales)" price: "R493" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54413804-the-ugly-duckling-my-first-fairy-tales store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Ugly Duckling (My First Fairy Tales) **Price:** R493 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ugly Duckling (My First Fairy Tales) - **How much does it cost?** R493 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54413804-the-ugly-duckling-my-first-fairy-tales) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When Mother Duck’s eggs hatch, one little duckling is clumsy and noisy...and very ugly! And no matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him. Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend? Invite children to step into the wonderful world of fairy tales with these fresh offerings. While staying true to the traditional stories, the books in the My First Fairy Tales series feature artwork by a variety of current illustrators. These books are perfect for encouraging young readers to explore the excitement and life lessons that are a part of fairy tales. Review: Different plot - I’ve read various versions of the ugly duckling. This is not my favorite, but I rate it 5 because my kids love it.The illustrations are beautiful and font is large with simple language for a young child to read. The main thing I was looking for in the plot is demonstration of the mother’s love despite his differences- this book does have that. What I DONT like: This one is different from various versions I’ve read in that the duck does not get lost and is not run off. Instead, it seems to happen that he is lost by accident as the family leaves without him for winter. It doesn’t dive deep into how he actually “feels” which is why I personally am disappointed by this book. A different Spanish version I have shows the duck getting lost, struggling to find food in winter, and admiring swans fly by, only to realize later that he was a swan too. I was hoping this one would be like this, but it can still make for good conversation with a child. It also makes no mention of him realizing he was a swan and accepting that he was meant to be different, rather, ANOTHER swan points out his beauty. And the happy ending was that someone ELSE accepted his beauty, without mention of his own acceptance. But I know this is not a philosophy book! It’s just not my favorite version. Review: Great book - Good book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #231,842 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #205 in Children's Ducks & Other Waterfowl Books #2,802 in Children's Classics #2,810 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 249 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ugly Duckling (My First Fairy Tales) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oqJcnGImL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Different plot *by Y***I on July 18, 2023* I’ve read various versions of the ugly duckling. This is not my favorite, but I rate it 5 because my kids love it.The illustrations are beautiful and font is large with simple language for a young child to read. The main thing I was looking for in the plot is demonstration of the mother’s love despite his differences- this book does have that. What I DONT like: This one is different from various versions I’ve read in that the duck does not get lost and is not run off. Instead, it seems to happen that he is lost by accident as the family leaves without him for winter. It doesn’t dive deep into how he actually “feels” which is why I personally am disappointed by this book. A different Spanish version I have shows the duck getting lost, struggling to find food in winter, and admiring swans fly by, only to realize later that he was a swan too. I was hoping this one would be like this, but it can still make for good conversation with a child. It also makes no mention of him realizing he was a swan and accepting that he was meant to be different, rather, ANOTHER swan points out his beauty. And the happy ending was that someone ELSE accepted his beauty, without mention of his own acceptance. But I know this is not a philosophy book! It’s just not my favorite version. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by P***A on November 11, 2024* Good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite children’s book *by L***W on February 7, 2024* Would have preferred hardbound but book is very cute. Illustration awesome ## Frequently Bought Together - The Ugly Duckling (My First Fairy Tales) - Jack and the Beanstalk (My First Fairy Tales) - Little Red Riding Hood (My First Fairy Tales) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54413804-the-ugly-duckling-my-first-fairy-tales](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54413804-the-ugly-duckling-my-first-fairy-tales) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*