The Ugly Duckling bravely goes forth alone into the big wide world and faces some daunting challenges as he searches for friends. After a lonely winter, spring comes, bringing with it a big surprise.

Many of us are familiar with this story, which might make it easier to follow the plot in a different language. By listening to Sigrid's version, you'll be able to get plenty of practice with verbs in the past tense.

The fire that was set to smoke Jack out of the jungle has an unintended consequence—and a happy one at that.

Jack has the hunters build fires to smoke Ralph out of the jungle.

Ralph and Piggy go to Jack in the hopes of getting Piggy's glasses back and settling things like adults.

Maggie decides to intervene, and finally the girls are encouraged to stop sulking and talk about their issues.

It turns out that Rachael is also unhappy, and Maggie is feeling more and more uncomfortable about being in the middle of things.

After a horrific confrontation resulting in the death of one of boys, Ralph is full of remorse and appalled at what has happened to them all.

Living together can be challenging, even for good friends. Maggie, as a guest and friend, can't help but notice that Julia is feeling frustrated about something.

Simon wants to explore the mysterious cave, while Jack comes up with a grim present for the cave inhabitant.

Jack and his group hear strange monster-like sounds coming from a cave. Ralph is skeptical about there being any monster, but some of his followers defect and go over to Jack's camp.

After a big storm, Ralph and his group find a very welcome banana plant. They search for wood to build a fire in the hopes of being spotted and rescued, while Jack's group is out hunting for boar and iguana.

The three friends have breakfast together, do some catching up, and muse about the future. Who knows, will they all end up living together in Berlin one day?

Ralph and Jack part ways over the fire that was supposed to burn at all times to alert passing aircraft of their presence. The boys divide into two camps.

The three girls are happy to be reunited, and Maggie gets settled into the apartment. She feels lucky to have such good friends.