Fussy Flamingo
by Shelly Vaughan James (Author) Matthew Rivera (Illustrator)
A hilarious and colorful children's book about a stubborn baby flamingo and her encouraging parents, perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and I Don't Want to Be a Frog.
Meet Lola, the no, no flamingo. Lola will NOT eat shrimp, thank you very much. She does NOT care that it will turn her feathers pink. It is just plain yucky. But each time Lola sneaks a different food, she changes colors! This funny visual tale will delight even the pickiest of young readers and resonate with parents eager to see their kids try just one bite. This repetitive and charming tale is a good story time pick, and it's also great for toddlers, preschoolers and early readers who may be fussy about certain foods! Don't miss the fun facts about real life flamingos in the back, a cool STEM supplement!
Perfect for buyers who want:
- Great read aloud books like The Wonky Donkey and We Don't Eat Our Classmates
- Children's books about food
- Flamingo gifts for little girls and boys
- Picture books about picky eating
- Toddler books 2 year olds, books for 3 year olds, and kids books ages 4-6
Praise for Fussy Flamingo: "Try it. You'll like it." -- Kirkus Reviews
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PreS-Gr 1--In James's debut, Lola is a young flamingo who doesn't want to eat shrimp. Her Mami and Papi are appalled and urge her to try because they will make her feathers a "healthy blush." Lola resists and sneaks away to nosh on an avocado which causes her feathers to turn green. Her parents are horrified and shout out "Ay de mi!" Lola still cannot be persuaded to eat shrimp and declares them "soggy." She once again slips away and this time partakes of a pepino melon. Now her poor parents are subjected to the young flamingo turning yellow instead of the desired pink. Eventually, after much cajoling and a few other culinary deviations, Mami and Papi convince this picky youngster to try some shrimp. She loves them and her beautiful pink feathers are the proof. Two pages of "Flamingo Facts" at the end of the story aid curious readers, who will want to know if what they eat will turn them colors. VERDICT An optional purchase for collections looking to augment books on picky eating or stories featuring flamingos.--Amy Nolan, St. Joseph P.L., MI
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JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
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