The tale of The Ugly Duckling is about a duckling that is larger and uglier than his brothers but grows up to be a beautiful swan. The author Hans Christian Andersen was also bullied as a child for his appearance but grew up to demonstrate his talents, making this story an autobiography about overcoming bullying through inner beauty. This story promotes the message that differences should not be seen as defects.

1. A popular tale

2. Story
The Ugly Duckling is a famous popular tale. A bigger, clumsier and uglier
duckling than his brothers, when he grows up, he becomes a beautiful swan.

3. Author
Its author, Hans Christian Andersen, was a tall boy with a big nose and feet.
Others made fun of him. When he grew up, he demonstrated his talent and inner
beauty. This tale is his autobiography. This tale brings the hope that the
differences are not defects.