The Ugly Duckling and me is an animated movie produced in 2006 which won an award at the China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival. Intended for a family audience, it is a modern adaptation of The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

"The Ugly Duckling" is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen . The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from his neighbors until, much to his delight , he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all...

by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. These include "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Little Match Girl," and "The Ugly Duckling."...

. It was directed by Michael Hegner and Karsten Kiilerich. The Yorkshire Post described it as a "feel good" film for family audiences. The film is based on a television series of the same name. The series chronicles the adventures of a spunky duckling named Ugly who looks a little weird and his father (sort of) who happens to be a rat named Ratso. This series can now be seen on three DVDs, each containing three episodes. The first DVD, "School Days," includes the following episodes: "Ugly's First Day at School," "Educating Ratso," and "What Would Ratso Do?" The second DVD, "Yard Party," includes the following episodes: "Chicken Party," "Hypnosis," and "What's Up, Duck?" And last but certainly not least, the DVD "Love is in the Air," includes the following episodes: "Married with Peep," "Big Red Rooster," and "The Ring and I."

Children in Ugly's Class

The Chick: A chick who is featured in the episodes "Educating Ratso," "What Would Ratso Do?," "Married with Peep," and "The Ring and I."
Egg: A chick who is still in her split eggshell.
Emmy: Daphne's daughter and Ugly's good friend.
Lou: Daphne's son (Emmy's twin) and also Ugly's good friend.
Pucks: The leader of the chicks who are bullies.
Soup: Another bully.
Wing: The last bully.

Other Characters

Clucky: An old hen who is featured in the episodes "What Would Ratso Do?," "Chicken Party," and "Hypnosis."
Daphne: A fair-minded duck who is Ugly's teacher.
Esmeralda: A big fat duck who is the mayor of the yard.
The Fly: A randomly appearing fly who was featured in the episodes "Ugly's First Day of School" and "Married with Peep."
Peep: A blunt hen who is Esmeralda's assistant and Ratso's arch-nemesis. Last name: Olga.
Red: A brassy rooster who was featured in the episode "Big Red Rooster."
Wesley: An eager worm who is Ratso's golf club.
Winifred: A gold-hearted chicken who is featured in the episodes "Educating Ratso" and "What Would Ratso Do?"