From one of France's most celebrated children's writers, the story of an "ugly duckling" who leaves his family to journey through a fantastical world. A tender and playful portrait of what it means to be unique. When he is born, Hiznobyuti is not exactly handsome. In fact, his parents and siblings say, "He's no beauty " They say it so often, Hiznobyuti assumes it is his name. Wherever he goes, only embarrassment and shame await him...