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The Sissy Duckling

by Harvey Fierstein
Henry Cole
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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 eBook with audio is a story to share with all children, to help them understand that each one of them is unique and valuable.
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 20, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781442487208
  • Release date: November 20, 2012

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781442487208
  • File size: 92837 KB
  • Release date: November 20, 2012
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Picture Book Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.7
Lexile® Measure:650
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

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 eBook with audio is a story to share with all children, to help them understand that each one of them is unique and valuable.
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Juvenile Fiction Picture Book Fiction