The Uglified Ducky
by Willy Claflin

Have you ever thought you were being raised in the wrong family? This is the question readers face as soon as they begin reading this story. Baby Moose mistakenly becomes part of a duck family, but quickly learns that he is not a proper duck. He cannot waddle, quack, swim, or fly. Mother Duck quickly takes him to the doctor for a few quick remedies, but Baby Moose simply cannot overcome his differences. Feeling like a failure, he stumbles upon some beautiful furry beasties with antlers and admires their stately ways. Thankfully, the furry beasties show him that he truly is the Moose he was born to be!

This version of the Ugly Duckling will have readers laughing as they empathize with Baby Moose. Although the ending is expected, young ones will enjoy hearing the adventure that leads Baby Moose to his destiny.

2010-2011 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee