First published 2002
Elmer stands apart from his fellow male ducklings. They construct forts while he whips up cakes in the kitchen. They swing bats on the diamond while he choreographs elaborate halftime performances. The other ducklings call Elmer a sissy, and he knows they speak the truth. But when a hunter's bullet strikes his father, Elmer must act. The moment demands courage no one expects from him. He discovers that his gentle nature and creative spirit can transform into something powerful when his family needs him most. This story reveals how the qualities that make us different often become our greatest strengths.
Genres: fiction, family-life
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
40 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers