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The Ugly Duckling

AuthorHans Christian Andersen

NarratorPenelope Wilton

Duration15m

CategoriesChildren's Fiction

Key StageKS2

PublisherAudio Go Ltd

VersionUnabridged

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Well-known actress Penelope Wilton reads this classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen, specially adapted for young children. In this much-loved story, a little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a beautiful swan.

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