The Sissy Duckling
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 The Sissy Duckling, book cover |
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| Author(s) | Harvey Fierstein |
| Illustrator | Henry Cole |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Picture book |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | 2002 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 40 pp |
| ISBN | 0-689-83566-3 |
The Sissy Duckling is a children's picture book written by noted actor Harvey Fierstein and illustrated by Henry Cole. It is 40 pages long and intended for children ages 5-8.[1]
It follows the story of Elmer, a duck who is mocked for being a "sissy" but who ultimately proves his bravery. It was made into an HBO children's special, with Fierstein as the voice of Elmer the Duck.[2]
