The Ugly Duckling

Probably, among all the stories written by the Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, "The Ugly Duckling" has the happiest ending. Perhaps that is why it is so loved by both children and adults. After all, it's not just boys and girls who want to believe that Cinderellas are awaited by Beautiful Princes, and that Ugly Ducklings grow into Beautiful Swans! The illustrations by the wonderful artist Anton Lomaev have helped Andersen's famous tale become especially bright, lively, and modern. Since his student years, he wanted to illustrate books for children. And when the artist had the opportunity to seriously engage in this fascinating work, true masterpieces began to emerge from his pen, one of which you hold in your hands.