The Flamingo

By Guojing

A girl's vacation transforms when a flamingo feather sparks a magical journey.

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141 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a beach vacation with her grandmother, a young girl discovers a flamingo feather that leads her into a vibrant tale of wonder. As her grandmother shares a story, the girl becomes entwined in a fantastical adventure, caring for a baby flamingo. This nearly wordless graphic novel unfolds from sepia tones to vivid colors, exploring themes of imagination and connection. What mysteries will the feather reveal, and how will this journey change her? Dive into a world where reality and fantasy blur, and every page invites you to dream.

From the publisher

A stunning graphic novel filled with gorgeous, whimsical illustrations about an imaginative girl and a bright pink feather that leads to a journey with a baby flamingo. A “perfect” (Shelf Awareness) chapter book from the highly acclaimed creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, The Only Child. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Kirkus Reviews - School Library Journal - Shelf Awareness - Horn Book A little girl arrives, excited for a beachy vacation with her Lao Lao. The girl and her grandmother search for shells, chase crabs, and play in the sea, but when the girl finds an exquisite flamingo feather in her grandmother’s living room, her vacation turns into something fantastical. This nearly wordless graphic novel begins in nostalgic sepia toned illustrations and explodes into riotous color as Lao Lao tells her granddaughter the story of a little girl who finds herself as the caretaker of a baby flamingo. The Flamingo is a tale of imagination, reunions, and connection that readers are sure to reach for again and again.

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