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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Fussy Flamingo
By Shelly Vaughan James, Matthew Rivera (Illustrator)
A flamingo refuses shrimp, changing colors with each new snack.
32 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Lola, a young flamingo, stubbornly refuses to eat shrimp, despite her parents' encouragement. Determined to avoid the pink hue, she sneaks other foods, only to find herself turning a rainbow of unexpected colors. As Lola's culinary adventures unfold, will she embrace her true flamingo nature? This whimsical tale of picky eating will amuse young readers and their parents, while offering a colorful twist on the saying 'you are what you eat.' Discover fun flamingo facts at the end, adding an educational touch to this delightful story.
From the publisher
A hysterical visual tale about a picky 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 when Lola sneaks other snacks, she discovers that you really are what you eat. This very silly story will delight even the pickiest of young readers and resonate with parents eager to see just one bite.
Don’t miss the fun flamingo facts in the back!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 454
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 512056
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781728209708
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