The Sissy Duckling

Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the halftime show. 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. Henry Cole's gently humorous illustrations give it a new vitality. This is a book to share with all children, to help them understand that each one of them is unique and valuable.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/01/2002
ISBN: 9780689835667
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.69h x 10.83w x 0.44d
Award: Lambda Literary Awards - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/25/2002 pg. 64
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2002 pg. 568
School Library Journal 05/01/2002 pg. 112
Booklist 06/01/2002 pg. 1721
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2002 pg. 401
Booksense '76 Childrens Fall02 08/01/2002 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 327 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Lambda Book Report 09/01/2002 pg. 25
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 327 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 59571 / Sissy Duckling
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5