The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales by Hans Christian Anderson (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Hans Christian Andersen Play Audiobook Sample

The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales by Hans Christian Anderson Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Tavia Gilbert Publisher: Plain Tales, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's 10 most translated authors, and you only have to listen to understand why. He brings a silly sensibility to stories that showcase the triumph of the downtrodden (the ugly duckling that turns into a beautiful swan) and the downfall of the triumphant (the emperor whose arrogance won't allow him to admit that he's parading in public without any clothes).

Included in this collection: The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale.

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"Not sure this is the audio edition I am listening to; nevertheless, I am enjoying the stories. These "fairy tales" make for an interesting discussion--especially "The Red Shoes." Wow. That's a harsh lesson."

— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)

The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales by Hans Christian Anderson (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The poor duck that no one thinks is beautiful, has to deal with with being told that hes not good enough because of the way he looks. I think the message of this book is really great to share with kids. "

    — Angela, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a classic that most children know. The pictures are beautiful. "

    — Sarah, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic story that sends a great message to kids. Love the illustrations. "

    — Ashley, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book sends many messages that I think is good for children to read about. I think that children will really enjoy this book. The pictures in it are beautiful. Overall, this is a classic story that sends many big messages. "

    — Kayla, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Any book that has a good message is worth reading. I think this book would be useful to read to children to help them understand even if people are different than you they are still valuable and should be treated with respect. "

    — Emily, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This a classic book about how one duck searches for acceptance when he feels so different. I like that the mother duck accepted him for who he was. We can be that mother duck in our students lives. "

    — Murlene, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical story of a duckling who is ostracized because he is ugly, but then discovers he is a swan. The text is easy to read for children. "

    — Kirei, 3/8/2011
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    " as much as it sound naive, it's true, you see this all around you and on daily basis "

    — Diana, 3/8/2011
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    " This is a great classic story of being different. I think every single child will benefit from reading this story! "

    — Carissa, 2/27/2011
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    " its a good kid book and its kinda sad "

    — Jd, 2/24/2011
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    " Very sweet kids story, will recommend it to anyone with kids, very touchy story as well. "

    — Alusha, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Rewriting of Andersens story of the Ugly Duckling. Everyone picks on the strange, ugly duckling. But his strange coloring saves him from the hunters. He goes on to grow into a beautiful swan. Beautiful pictures. "

    — Janice, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story is the traditional telling of the classic with clear, bright illustrations. At the end of the graphic novel, the author includes a glossary, a short history of the story, discussion questions, writing prompts, and a website for further exploration. "

    — Crystal, 1/18/2011

About Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker and a washerwoman. As a young teenager, he became quite well known in Odense as a reciter of drama and as a singer. When he was fourteen, he set off for the capital, Copenhagen, determined to become a national success on the stage. He failed miserably, but made some influential friends in the capital who got him into school to remedy his lack of proper education. In 1829 his first book was published. After that, books came out at regular intervals. His stories began to be translated into English as early as 1846. Since then, numerous editions, and more recently Hollywood songs and Disney cartoons, have helped to ensure the continuing popularity of the stories in the English-speaking world.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.