![]() ![]() ![]() The accompanying watercolors, with flowing lines, jewel tones, and decorative motifs, give stately credence to the story’s iconic aspects. Pinkney imbues the animals with personality without anthropomorphizing them. Drawing on Ojibwe sources, the authors of this fluid retelling have peppered the tale with native words and have used traditional elements, e.g., giving voice to the forces of nature. Winner Blurb: Panoramic end papers set the scene for the creation of the Andersen tale, 'The Ugly Duckling.' 'Each full-page spread is lush with color that befits the beauty of the naturalistic setting. ![]() The next spring beautiful lady slippers bloom from the place where her moccasins were lost, and from every spot her injured feet touched. When she loses her moccasins in the deep snow, her bare feet are cut by icy shards, and bleed with every step until she reaches her home. Then, rather than wait for morning, she sets out for home while the villagers sleep. 1st ptg., square 4to picture book, illustrated boards, adapted by Jerry. After lining her moccasins with rabbit fur, she braves a raging snowstorm and crosses a dark frozen lake to reach the village. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Ugly Duckling by Andersen, Hans Christian Pinkney, Jerry at the best online prices at. The girl, an Ojibwe of the northern woodlands, knows she must journey to the next village to get the healing herb, mash-ki- ki, for her people, who have all fallen ill. Lunge-Larsen and Preus debut with this story of a flower that blooms for the first time to commemorate the uncommon courage of a girl who saves her people from illness. ![]()
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