Review of The Ugly Duckling - Where To?

[Christell Lindeque]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Ugly Duckling - Where To?" by Liora Israeli.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The children's book "The Ugly Duckling - Where To?" was written by Liora Israeli. Liora questions whether the "happy ending" we all know and love from Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" actually had a happy ending. Through this book, she intends to share her insights into the story with readers of all ages.

Pre-teens and up can enjoy this book. This book was written to teach kids and adults alike how to think critically in order to foster an environment of acceptance in a diverse and multiethnic society. The illustrations were also unique and interesting compared to those in other children's books. The reader is encouraged to participate in the text by answering a series of questions provided throughout the book.

I appreciate the author's reminder that anyone has the potential to undergo an "ugly duckling to swan" transformation. The author also delves into the subject of the treatment of people of different backgrounds in modern societies. I thought it was brilliant how the author worked in her reservations about the ugly duckling tale by having a toucan pose questions to the reader. In this way, the reader can consider the points raised by Toktok the toucan without feeling offended or hostile.

The book had no flaws, in my opinion. Because of its thoughtful content, this book is appropriate for readers of all ages. Readers are encouraged to offer up their own suggestions for a new happy ending in an accompanying exercise.

In my opinion, this book deserves a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars because it is a fantastic teaching tool that should be used in every classroom. Many will benefit from this engaging book, and some readers may even be persuaded to reconsider their racial prejudices. I found one error and believe the book was professionally edited.

In addition to its educational value, I think every kid should read this book. This book is also meant for adults.

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[Paul Link]

Thank you so much for your insightful and positive review of Your review has convinced me that this book is a must-read for people of all ages, especially since it contains an important lesson about acceptance and diversity. I am intrigued by the unique illustrations and the interactive element with the reader that you mentioned. The fact that the book has no flaws and is appropriate for all ages only makes me more excited to give it a read. Thank you for your dedication to finding quality books that deserve recognition. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for your next review!

[Kigen Valarie]

I loved the Ugly Duckling by Andersen. It would be good to hear another persons perspective with a good lesson. I love your review too.