Knowing how to read and write is not enough for Louis, a voiceless trumpeter swan; his determination to learn to play a stolen trumpet takes him far from his wilderness home.

A young girl named Odette (played by Barbie) follows a beautiful unicorn into the enchanted forest and picks up a magic crystal that proclaims her destiny as savior of the enchanted forest. Odette, hampered by an overwhelming sense of insecurity, feels herself unfit for the job and sets out to leave the forest when the evil wizard Rothbart turns her into a swan. Meanwhile, love blossoms between Odette and Prince Daniel. Eventually, Odette finds a...

After his wife's untimely death, a powerful sorcerer dedicates his life to seeking revenge against all womankind. He turns his captives into beautiful swans-who briefly regain human form by the fleeting light of the moon. Only Odette, noblest of the enchanted flock, has the courage to confront her captor. But can she gain the allies she needs to free herself and the other swan-maidens from their magical slavery? A monumental tale of loyalty and betrayal,...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the heaviest native bird in North America.

"Princess Odette, Prince Derek and their trusted woodland friends reunite in this all-new adventure for their first Christmas celebration together! As the kingdom prepares for a festive holiday, the villainous Rothbart plots to destroy Christmas. Will the castle friends be able to stop Rothbart and save the day?"--Container.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of a variety of waterfowl species. Includes ducks, geese, and swans.

"Deeptone" color reproduction on cream paper, mat 57 x 71 cm. One adult trumpeter swan in water, looking at a moth.

Copperplate plate engraving and aquatint, printed in black and hand-colored. (Plate 411) One bird swimming with three yellow water lilies (Nymphaea mexicana) in the foreground.