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product_id: 66247941
title: "The Ugly Five"
price: "€ 15.35"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/66247941-the-ugly-five
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# The Ugly Five

**Price:** € 15.35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Ugly Five
- **How much does it cost?** € 15.35 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Discover the delightful story of the "ugly" animals on the African savannah, celebrating self-acceptance from the bestselling author of The Gruffalo.

Review: Enjoyed by granddaughter and the parent that reads it - Bought for 2-3 year old granddaughter and it has quickly become her favourite book! Lovely illustrations and good story
Review: Lovely story book. - Really great rythmic story about the African Ugly Five and how they are really very lovely. Amusing and heart warming. So glad I bought this paperback book for my grandchildren. Has great illustrations too.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1407184636 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 177 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Children's Bedtime & Dream Books 2 in Children's Books on Birds 7 in Children's Books on Mammals |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,749) |
| Dimensions  | 22.9 x 0.4 x 30 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9781407184630 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1407184630 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 32 pages |
| Publication date  | 14 Jun. 2018 |
| Publisher  | Alison Green Books |
| Reading age  | 2 - 5 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed by granddaughter and the parent that reads it
*by K***E on 20 August 2025*

Bought for 2-3 year old granddaughter and it has quickly become her favourite book! Lovely illustrations and good story

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely story book.
*by C***R on 13 July 2025*

Really great rythmic story about the African Ugly Five and how they are really very lovely. Amusing and heart warming. So glad I bought this paperback book for my grandchildren. Has great illustrations too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny, Heartwarming, and a Joy to Read Aloud
*by B***R on 18 July 2025*

What an absolute gem of a book! The Ugly Five is everything you’d expect from the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler duo — rhythmic, funny, and packed with heart. We’ve read this countless times already and it hasn’t lost its charm. The story follows five African animals that aren’t traditionally “beautiful” — the wildebeest, warthog, hyena, lappet-faced vulture, and marabou stork — but they learn to embrace their uniqueness and worth, and it sends such a strong and positive message to little ones. The illustrations are stunning, full of character and humour. And the board book format is sturdy — perfect for younger children who love flipping pages on their own. ⸻ ✅ Pros 🦓 Great message about self-love and embracing what makes you different 📚 Rhyming text makes it fun to read aloud 🎨 Beautiful illustrations by Axel Scheffler 👶 Gift edition board book is durable and perfect for toddlers 🤣 Kids love the animal sounds and silly moments ⸻ ❌ Cons 🤏 A bit shorter than some other Donaldson books — would love even more! ⸻ Overall: A brilliant story with laughs, learning, and love. Whether you’re building a Julia Donaldson collection or just want a thoughtful gift for a child, The Ugly Five is a wonderful pick.

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*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-02-21*