A mother duck lays an egg that hatches into a large, gray duckling. The other ducks on the pond make fun of the Ugly Duckling because of his appearance, and he is ostracized by the other ducks. The Ugly Duckling feels lonely and unwanted, and he wanders away from the pond in search of a place where he belongs.
"Rapunzel" by Rosie Greening is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a young girl with extraordinarily long hair, who is imprisoned in a tower by a wicked witch. The story captures Rapunzel's journey from captivity to freedom. With the help of a brave prince, who climbs her long, golden hair to reach her, Rapunzel discovers her own strength and courage. This beautifully illustrated book …
"The Emperor's New Clothes" by Rosie Greening is a delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story revolves around a vain emperor who is obsessed with new clothes. Two cunning weavers promise him a magnificent suit of clothes that is invisible to anyone who is incompetent or stupid. As the emperor parades through the town in his "new clothes," no one dares t…
Belle's father, Maurice, is imprisoned by the Beast after he picks a rose from his garden. Belle volunteers to take her father's place and goes to live with the Beast in his enchanted castle. At first, Belle is afraid of the Beast, but she eventually comes to care for him and sees the kind and gentle heart that lies beneath his beastly exterior.