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Hiznobyuti

AUTHOR Ponti, Claude
PUBLISHER Jie Li Chu Ban She (02/01/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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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. Hiznobyuti hides himself away, working on his inventions, until one day he receives a message from the stars. After a fight with his family, Hiznobyuti decides to run away. On a beautiful adventure by himself, he learns the secrets of the universe: how to communicate with trees and birds, how to wake up the sun, and how to see himself for who he truly is - a hero When he returns from his journey, Hiznobyuti family rejoices and apologizes for not understanding how beautiful and important he was to them all along.

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ISBN-13: 9787544863810
ISBN-10: 7544863816
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: Chinese
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Country of Origin: US
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Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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From one of France's most celebrated children's writers comes a tender and playful portrait of what it means to be unique--the story of an "ugly duckling" who leaves his family to journey through a fantastical world. Full color.x 10.
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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. Hiznobyuti hides himself away, working on his inventions, until one day he receives a message from the stars. After a fight with his family, Hiznobyuti decides to run away. On a beautiful adventure by himself, he learns the secrets of the universe: how to communicate with trees and birds, how to wake up the sun, and how to see himself for who he truly is - a hero When he returns from his journey, Hiznobyuti family rejoices and apologizes for not understanding how beautiful and important he was to them all along.

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