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In this charming retelling, a clumsy duckling faces teasing and isolation in the barnyard, unable to find a place among his peers. As the years pass, he grows and transforms, ultimately revealing his true beauty as a graceful swan. The story illustrates themes of self‑acceptance, patience, and the value of inner worth beyond outward appearance.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lorinda Bryan Cauley
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