Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

Different is a song from the musical Honk! Jr. which is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Different is a powerful anthem about embracing individuality and is a song that serves as a pivotal moment in the story, where the Ugly Duckling finally starts to accept and celebrate her unique appearance, marking a turning point in her journey towards self-acceptance. this song is also considered one of the most uplifting and empowering numbers in the musical, highlighting the core theme of celebrating differences.