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Jul 2023
35m 20s

The Ugly Duckling

JOANNE D'AMICO
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Tonight I will be reading the famous classic fairy-tale called The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a duckling who is discriminated by his family and fellow barnyard animals because he does not look like them. This tales leans towards the theme of bullying and discrimination and the importance of being true to yourself. May this storytelling help you drift off peacefully! Sweet dreamzzz...

WARNING: This is a vintage fairy tale and may contain imagery and language that may be considered offensive in our modern day. This story is not recommended for young children or anyone who may have a sensitive nature. I highly recommend that parents listen to the story first to decide whether the story is appropriate for their young listener. Thank you!


Music in this episode 'Weightless Moments' by Mathilda Skonare Karlsson via https://www.epidemicsound.com


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