The tale of the little swan growing up in the yard with geese and suffers much cruelty before being joined by a swan family.<br><br>The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005. <br>On this occasion we have published five of his best tales retold for children aged 3-9 years: Tinderbox The Little Match Girl The Nightingale The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling.<br><br>Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Ugly Duckling in 1844.