In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for
her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks
open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her.
Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does
her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants
anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to
fend for himself. Survival, however, takes more than good looks, and the
plucky little duck plods bravely into the wilderness.