Harvey Fierstein

The Sissy Duckling: Book & CD (Book and Cd) Harvey Fierstein

Marc Notes: Originally published: without accompanying CD. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2002.; This is a heart-warming tale about learning to embrace the special qualities we all possess. Instead of building forts and playing sports like other boy ducklings, Elmer wants to bake cakes. He is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded, he proves he can also be the greatest hero. Publisher Marketing: From Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, a funny and touching story of a duckling who embraces his identity. 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. Review Citations: Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2005 pg. 39 (EAN 9781416903130, Paperback) PW Notes and Reprints 06/27/2005 pg. 66 (EAN 9781416903130, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 06/27/2005 (EAN 9781416903130, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 03/25/2002 pg. 64 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2002 pg. 568 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2002 pg. 112 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Booklist 06/01/2002 pg. 1721 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2002 pg. 401 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Booksense '76 Childrens Fall02 08/01/2002 pg. 1 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 327 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Lambda Book Report 09/01/2002 pg. 25 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 327 (EAN 9780689835667, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Fierstein, Harvey Harvey Fierstein is a four-time Tony Award-winning writer, actor, and gay-rights activist. In 1983, he received two Tonys for writing and starring in "Torch Song Trilogy", received a third Tony the following year for writing "La Cage aux Folle, "and another in 2003 for Best Actor in" Hairspray". Film audiences know him best for his scene-stealing antics in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Independence Day", and he lent his trademark gravelly voice to Disney's "Mulan" as Mulan's soldier friend. He has made numerous TV appearances, including an Emmy-nominated appearance on "Cheers" and on a classic episode of "The Simpsons" as Homer's assistant, Karl. Children know him as the Easter Bunny from the Emmy-winning "Elmo Saves Christmas". Harvey also wrote the book for the play Kinky Boots", which won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical. Contributor Bio:  Cole, Henry Henry Cole has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including "And Tango Makes Three", "Oink?", and "Little Bo in France". A former elementary school teacher, he now writes and paints full time.