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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fairy tale
Copyright Year
2011-10-16
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874839531
Lexile
AD600
Themes
belonging
courage
acceptance

The Uglified Duckling: Maynard Moose Tales

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson

In this hilarious fractured fairytale, a young moose is mistaken for a baby duck and endures a series of wacky challenges while trying to fit in with his "feathered" family. This whimsical story uses humor and a unique moose-to-English glossary to teach young readers about the importance of self-discovery, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fairy tale
Copyright Year
2011-10-16
Page Count
32
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780874839531
Lexile
AD600
Themes
belonging
courage
acceptance
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