The Ugly Duckling

Retold and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora

The classic story originally written by Hans Christian Andersen, has been retold many times over the years. This one, however, is my favorite. The illustrations are incredible. The Illustrator, Rachel Isadora, uses painted cut paper to create these beautiful scenes. The colors are rich and dark which brings the African Theme out to its' fullest. I love the African twist to this story, it really captivates and excites the mind into this faraway place. It is a beautiful land I am glad the author was able to share with her readers. This one is a must see!