The True Ugly Duckling: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan Coming Soon children will enjoy the merriment

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The True Ugly Duckling: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan Coming Soon children will enjoy the merrimentPicture book biography of one of the most iconic storytellers of all time, Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by papercut artist Calvin Nicholls He brought to life stories and characters that millions have loved: A one legged tin soldier who yearned for love. A poor little match girl. A mermaid who gave up her voice for a prince. But who was Hans Christian Andersen? He was a strange child. An ugly duckling. Even his mother said so. He didnt seem to