The Ugly Duckling is a 1999 adaption of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story by Jerry Pinkney.

It is about a cygnet born amongst ducklings that is bullied, runs away, and eventually grows into a beautiful swan.

Common Sense Media, in a review of The Ugly Duckling, wrote "Illustrator Jerry Pinkney's descriptive passages resonate with the splendor of nature's beauty."

"[1] School Library Journal called it "An artistic tour de force that is worthy of its graceful fine-feathered subject.

"[2] Publishers Weekly gave a starred review describing Pinkneys illustrations as "supple, exquisitely detailed" and the book overall "A flawlessly nuanced performance by a consummate craftsman.