Fussy Flamingo (Hardcover)
Staff Reviews
Fussy young Lola the flamingo wants to explore away from her flamingo family, and so, after dilly-daillying herself away, she proceeds to eat brightly colored food that turns her feathers into a multitude of colors. Her pleading parents try to convince her that eating shrimp will be in her best interest. And, eventually, Lola finds that shrimp are delicious! With colors bursting across the page, Rivera brings Lola's story to glorious life. Interesting backmatter will intrigue young readers. Perfect storytime book!
— From Staff Picks by Maureen
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
- Childrens 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
Shelly Vaughan James, long a word nerd, has worked as a magazine editor, book editor, copywriter, copy editor and freelance writer. As a cookbook author, she tempted folks to enjoy all sorts of delicious foods. She encourages all children to taste the foods their parents ask them to eat—you never want to miss out on a new favorite! Shelly lives in Ohio with her family. You can follow her on Twitter and find more at ShellyVaughanJames.com.
Matthew Rivera earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Arizona. After many years of being an art director for corporations and toy makers, he now writes and draws pictures for a living. His favorite bird is the flamingo but he is definitely not a picky eater. Thankfully, he’s never turned green from guacamole. He lives in Portland.
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