THE SISSY DUCKLING

The Sissy Duckling (Simon & Schuster, 2002 ISBN 0-689-83566-3) is a children's book written by noted actor Harvey Fierstein and illustrated by Henry Cole. It is 40 pages long and intended for children ages 4-8. 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.

Harvey Forbes Fierstein (born June 6, 1952) is a U.S. actor and playwright, noted for the early (1982) distinction of winning Tony Awards for both writing and playing the lead role in his long-running play Torch Song Trilogy, about a gay drag-performer and his quest for true love and family. He has since become a champion for gay civil rights. (en.wikipeia.org)

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