Hans Christian Andersen fairytales are magical; but how do you get kids excited about the stories when most translations were written over 100 years ago in a dated English? This is a retelling of one of Anderson’s most beloved stories: The Ugly Duckling. This book is also available as a larger anthology with even more Andersen stories. KidLit-o is a new publishing house just for kids! From reimagined classics to history books, there's something for everyone here!

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.

11 Spanish-English Fairy Tales with AudioAre you a parent who is trying to raise a bilingual child, or a language learner who is trying to boost your Spanish or English language proficiency? Fairy stories written in dual language will be an enjoyable resource to help you gain new vocabulary and familiarize yourself with sentence structures. Fairy Tales for Readers of All Ages The stories are a mix of popular and unknown tales, and include el patito feo (the ugly duckling), la cenicienta (cinderella), pulgarcito (tom thumb).Written in Dual Language for Spanish and English LearnersWhether you are an English speaker who wishes to learn Spanish, or a Spanish speaker who wants to improve your English, the stories are written in both Spanish and English to help you learn the second language of your choice.Learn New Vocabulary and Grammar Structures NaturallyThe fairy tales are written with a mix of dialogue and description - a great way to boost your reading comprehension. By reading the stories, you will be exposed to a diverse range of vocabulary and grammar structures, which will facilitate natural learning.Spanish and English Audio IncludedWhen you purchase this e-book, you will also get a free audio accompaniment, available in both Spanish and English. The stories are narrated by native Spanish and English speakers and are designed to help you practice your listening skills as well as learn correct pronunciation.Why Should You Buy This?If you are any of the following, this book of fairy tales is perfect for you: A parent who is raising bilingual children and looking for appropriate Spanish-English reading materials. A parent or guardian of young children who is looking for a way to bond with the kids through reading or listening to fairy tales together. An adult of any age who loves to read as a way to learn a second language. Anyone who is learning Spanish or English. Technical Details: 11 fairy tales 270 mins of audio 103 pages Grab your copy today!

Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn't look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he'll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is--but it's not what he expected!

Join Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys on an adventure in Neverland as they battle the evil Captain Hook! With vibrant illustrations, Peter Pan inspires a love for reading and provides an opportunity for you and your child to bond over a classic tale. This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension. Between the covers of this 32-page book is a classic tale of magic, imagination, and inspiration that delights children again and again. The stories in this series capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page. With captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" book can inspire a lifelong love for literature and reading

THE LITTLE RED HEN: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of the Little Red Hen as she makes delicious bread that her lazy friends can't resist. Children will eagerly continue reading to see what she will do when everyone wants a taste! CLASSIC STORIES: This classic retold tale captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures. BENEFITS: Easy-to-follow story books are an excellent skill-building resource for reading comprehension, while introducing your child to hundreds of new words. FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

Stories that have delighted children and fascinated adults for over a century are the heritage of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection displays the full range of Andersen’s authorship, from parable to science fiction.

Poetry. Literary Nonfiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Women's Studies. Translated from the Spanish by Jen Hofer. Dolores Dorantes's STYLE is a prose book in which a plural feminine voice narrates the vicissitudes of a war designed to suppress that voice. A voice that represents the war on the Mexico-U.S. border? Guerilla adolescents taking their revenge? Enslaved girls who appear in order to combat a macho presidential figure linked to our current-day Central America? Latin America advancing on a fascist- capitalist government? These are some of the questions that might arise from STYLE. The book was written in 2011, in some dark place in Texas, during the first three months Dorantes was awaiting political asylum.

This is a dual language retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale The Ugly Duckling. It is a fun way for kids to practice listening and reading in both English and Spanish (El patito feo). As you and your child read, you will see the English and Spanish versions side-by-side. The Spanish is on the left and English on the right. This makes it easy to compare the text in both languages. Each set of bilingual pages has matching illustrations to further tie them together. This fairytale book is a great tool for students learning a second language, multi-lingual households, dual language immersion classrooms, or as an addition to your ESL teaching materials. If you have ESL students, send the book home for students to enjoy with their families.