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The Ugly Duckling

41 minutes 45 seconds

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2 children in animal costumes perform on stage with an illustrated forest backdrop, gesturing in sign language. Caption. Maybe someone will want to be my friend.

An American Sign Language adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's story performed by students from the New Mexico School for the Deaf. Teaches the importance of accepting oneself and others. Introduces signs used in the production.

Media Details

Runtime: 41 minutes 45 seconds

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    Angela B. (Smithton, IL)
    March 23rd, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    Loved that this was interpreted and acted out by the children. It is a great way to get other children to break out of their shells when they see other children acting and signing. Great concept.

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    Connie S. (Spring Green, WI)
    September 30th, 2015 at 09:24 AM

    This is a FAVORITE of my daughter who loves seeing stories in sign language. Love the theme of the story too - it relates so much to being different and deafness and Down Syndrome are surely in that category, so my daughter can relate so well to it.