The Sissy Duckling
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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.
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.
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
picture book
Picture book
A picture book combines visual and verbal narratives in a book format, most often aimed at young children. The images in picture books use a range of media such as oil paints, acrylics, watercolor and pencil.Two of the earliest books with something like the format picture books still retain now...
written by noted actor Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Forbes Fierstein is a U.S. actor and playwright, noted for the early distinction of winning Tony Awards for both writing and originating the lead role in his long-running play Torch Song Trilogy, about a gay drag-performer and his quest for true love and family, as well as writing the...
and illustrated by Henry Cole
Henry Cole (illustrator)
Henry Cole is an author and illustrator of children's books. Cole’s love for nature, fascination with science, and sense of humor permeate his vivid, colorful illustrations. He has illustrated several books for author Pamela Duncan Edwards....
. It is 40 pages long and intended for children ages 5-8.
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.