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The Sissy Duckling is a children's picture book written by actor Harvey Fierstein and illustrated by Henry Cole. It is 40 pages long and intended for children ages 5–8. It follows the story of Elmer, a duckling who is mocked for being a "sissy" but who ultimately proves his bravery.
- Harvey Fierstein
- 2002
May 1, 2002 · Papa Duck and the other guys just don't understand. Papa tries to teach Elmer to play baseball, but the results are simply disastrous for the unathletic duckling. That night, Elmer overhears Papa saying that the flock is calling his son a sissy, and he turns to Mama for some quality reassurance.
- (628)
- Paperback
From Tony Award–winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, a funny and touching story of a duckling who embraces his identity. Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes.
- Paperback
- January 21, 2014
- Book And CD
Sep 6, 2020 · Internet Archive. Language. English. 1 volume (unpaged) : 22 x 28 cm. Elmer the duck is teased because he is different, but he proves himself by not only surviving the winter, but also saving his Papa. Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.7.
Jun 1, 2005 · Noted playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein delivers a heartwarming story about diversity, based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the Ugly Duckling.
- Reprint
- 06/01/2005
- 9781.4B
- Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
The Sissy Duckling by Harvey Fierstein - From Tony Award–winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, a funny and touching story of a duckling who embraces...
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Elmer is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded by a hunter's shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the greatest hero. Acclaimed actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein has crafted a heartwarming story, based on his award-winning HBO animated special, about learning to embrace the special qualities we all possess.
