The Ugly Little Swan: A Bloomsbury Young Reader by James Riordan [Paperback]

The Ugly Little Swan is part of the Bloomsbury Young Readers series, designed for children starting to gain confidence in independent reading. It is a reimagining of the classic "Ugly Duckling" tale. In this story, a small swan who feels out of place and different learns about self-acceptance and discovers that being unique can be beautiful. The book is ideal for young readers and features colorful illustrations, accessible language, and engaging storytelling.

It is part of the Turquoise Book Band level, making it suitable for readers who are developing fluency and comprehension in reading longer, more complex sentences. The story is designed to foster a love of reading while also teaching themes of kindness, self-esteem, and celebrating differences.