Bernadette Watts

Follow the journey of a brave little bird who discovers that being different is actually his greatest strength. Hatched into a family of ordinary ducks, one particular baby bird looks completely out of place. He is awkward, large, and certainly does not look like his fluffy yellow siblings. Teased and chased away by the other animals in the barnyard, the lonely duckling sets out into the wide, terrifying world all by himself. Throughout a harsh and freezing winter, he struggles to survive and find a place where he truly belongs. But when the warm spring finally arrives, he looks down at his reflection in the water and makes a stunning discovery. This heartwarming classic reminds you that the hardest journeys often lead to the most beautiful destinations. Dive into a timeless story about patience, self-discovery, and the wonderful surprise of finding out who you are really meant to be.

In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite Grimm fairy tale, award-winning storyteller and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky evokes a world of Medieval magic. "Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light".--School Library Journal. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. Full color.

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In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite Grimm fairy tale, award-winning storyteller and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky evokes a world of Medieval magic. "Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light".--School Library Journal. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. Full color.

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A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

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A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king, on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

Spend a season in the forest with a little tree who is always wishing for something bigger and better. Deep in the woods, a young fir tree spends his days ignoring the warm sunlight and fresh air around him. Instead of enjoying his quiet home, he constantly complains about being too short and dreams of the glamorous life he believes awaits him in the human world. When he is finally chopped down and decorated as a glorious, shining Christmas tree, he thinks he has found true happiness at last. But the bright lights and festive songs only last for one magical evening before everything changes. Brought to life through expressive and charming illustrations in this graphic novel adaptation, this bittersweet tale is a gentle reminder to live in the present. Join the little fir tree on his journey and discover why it is so important to appreciate the beautiful moments in life while they are happening.