SAMPLE The Ugly Duckling (07:49)

Welcome to this sample tale from The Story Basket

The Story Basket contains 27 audio-only fairy tales and folktales, accompanied by music and sound to bring these magical stories to life. The collection is designed to be listened to throughout the year with stories categorised by length and a plethora of accompanying resources. It includes Word Banks, a host of Activities, Thoughts for Discussion and Resource Ideas suitable for children aged 3 to 7. See the menu on the left-hand side for a list of the stories included, and don’t forget to click forward to see a sample of the activities included with the stories.

This truly is an enchanting compilation that will enthral audiences both young and old.

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There were five beautiful yellow ducklings and a big grey duckling who everyone said was ugly. But what does the ugly duckling do when the farmyard birds tease and laugh at him? He hides in the reeds of course, and hopes no one will find him.