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: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/01/2005
ISBN: 9781416903130
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.14h x 10.32w x 0.17d

Review Citations: Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 39
PW Notes and Reprints 06/27/2005 pg. 66
Publishers Weekly 06/27/2005

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