
Written by Michael Portis · Illustrated by Lori Richmond
Part of the Pinky series
A flamingo escapes the zoo to join a school tour. Can he blend in and avoid capture?
Pinky, a mischievous flamingo, escapes his zoo enclosure to join Penny and her classmates on their tour. As Pinky hilariously attempts to blend in with various animals, Penny spots him and shares the secret with her friends. Will Pinky manage to stay hidden, or will his antics lead to his capture? Young readers will delight in spotting Pinky on each page and wonder if he can truly fly the coop.
Fans of Tad Hills and Jory John will love this hilarious picture book about Pinky, a flamingo at the zoo who sneakily slips out to join a group of kids on their zoo tour. Pinky isn’t your typical flamingo. He’s a real escape artist! When he sees a young girl named Penny and her class touring the zoo, Pinky feels like they’re birds of a feather and decides to make a break for it. Penny is the first to spot the flamingo hiding in plain sight. One by one, she lets her friends in on Pinky’s antics as he tries to blend in with the seals, the meerkats, and even the pandas. Young readers will enjoy trying to find Pinky on every spread and will be curious to discover whether he can actually fly the coop!
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