Will I Become a Swan?: An Alternative Story to "The Ugly Duckling"

By Pearline Willows

Not every ugly duckling turns into a swan.

Not every swan finds happiness.

"Will I Become a Swan?" is a modern picture fable that grows with its audience. Whilst its whimsical illustrations charm early readers, its hidden wisdom and messages may resonate deeply with older children facing life's big questions.

This modern reimagining of a classic tale follows two siblings, Stone and Pebble, on very different paths. While one waits to live a "swan dream", the other forges his own way. Join Stone and Pebble to discover timeless lessons for life:

Happiness comes from self-acceptance.The gilded cage of appearance and popularity offers no lasting fulfilment.Hard work, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship build a life more wonderful than any fairy tale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918203032
• ISBN13: 9781918203035
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Whispering Ginkgo Studios
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5