The Ugly Duckling

Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking.

Robert Ingpen was born in Geelong, Australia. He began studying illustration and design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT University). Since 1970 he has written and illustrated well over one hundred books, and in1986 he was awarded the highest honor in the children’s book world, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, for his long term contribution to international children’s literature. His books for minedition include The Dreamkeeper, If You Wish, and The Ugly Duckling.