The Ugly Duckling cover art

The Ugly Duckling

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for £0.00
£8.99/mo thereafter. Renews automatically. Terms apply. Offer ends 31 July 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for £8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly.

The Ugly Duckling

By: Hans Christian Andersen
Narrated by: Ashley Bogert
Try for £0.00

£8.99/mo after 3 months. Offer ends 31 July 2025 23:59 GMT. Cancel monthly.

Buy Now for £1.99

Buy Now for £1.99

Confirm Purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.
Cancel

About this listen

 Here's the classic story of an ugly little duckling teased by the entire barnyard. Embarking on a journey of adventure and discovery, the poor little creature eventually makes a triumphant, heart-warming return to his home.©1843 Public Domain (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc. Animals Animals & Nature Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Literature & Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt
All stars
Most relevant  
A delightful little treat for young and old, the story of the ugly little duckling that turns into a swan is a childhood favorite.

A childhood favorite

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I found that the narrator was a) too quick, b) too shrill, and generally not great. it was only listenable once I slowed it to 0.5 speed, and even then not great. there are better versions.

the narrator is very shrill and grating.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.