Ugly Duckling · dung beetle

Author: EGMONT Company, Denmark
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, as part of the HCA—2005 Global Celebration, Time & Space Cultural Development Co., Ltd. meticulously produced 15 animated books in the "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories" series. This set of books is adapted from the 26-episode animated series "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories," which will be broadcast successively on CCTV and various local television stations. The "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories" animated series was created by EGMONT Company, Denmark, by selecting and originally producing 30 stories from over 160 of Andersen's fairy tales. The style is unique, with neat, delicate, and beautiful visuals, vividly recreating the essence of Andersen's fairy tales. The books complement the animated series, bringing Chinese young readers a completely fresh experience.
The Ugly Duckling Summary: The Ugly Duckling, after enduring countless hardships and trials, transforms into a swan because it holds a dream, which supports it. Fate does not have a set path; the key lies in pursuing beautiful realms and ideals. Setbacks and pains in life are inevitable. One must learn to trample them underfoot. Every child has their own dream. As long as they learn to set life goals and grow with confidence, self-reliance, and independence, through hard work, they will truly realize that they too can become "swans" and achieve their dreams like the Ugly Duckling.
The Mole Summary: A dung beetle from the royal stables actually demands the same treatment as the emperor's warhorse—being adorned with golden hooves. For this, he embarks on a journey to prove to the emperor that he is as impressive as the horse, an undeniable figure. On the very moment he feels most triumphant, believing his dream has come true, he is crushed under the emperor's saddle. Indeed, even above great figures, there are greater ones.