Book Features:
- 32 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
- Ages 4-8, PreK-Grade 3 Leveled Readers, Lexile 430L
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations
- Features side-by-side bilingual text to develop vocabulary
- Includes engaging before-reading activities and a "words to know" vocabulary list

The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the world of literature with this timeless classic, El Patito Feo. This 32-page book features striking illustrations that excite readers and bilingual text to create a love for reading in two languages.

A Classic Children's Tale: A young duckling is born ugly, and is teased by the other animals for being so plain-looking. Find out how this duckling overcomes his rejection, while teaching children the importance of being accepting towards others!

Bilingual Learning: More than just a timeless fairy tale, this children's book features side-by-side bilingual text in both English and Spanish, as well as a narrative that encourages imagination and a universal lesson about accepting others.

Leveled Reading: This early reading book engages preschoolers to third graders with leveled reading text, pre-reading activities, a simple vocabulary list, and an enlightening story that fosters reading comprehension in two languages.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.