as emotional as it is visual' - Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, a School Library Journal Blog, 'In stunning shades of pink with bright yellow accents, squat little pear-shaped Flora tries to emulate a proud and graceful flamingo. as emotional as it is visual' - Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, a School Library Journal Blog -, 'A perfect amalgamation of wordless storytelling. 'The seamless grace of the flamingo's dance contrasts humorously with Flora's faltering steps, but by the end of the story, they swoop, plunge and soar together like old ballet partners.' - Kirkus Reviews -, -, 'A perfect amalgamation of wordless storytelling. Perfect for: Parents and caregivers seeking unique picture books with lift-the-flap interaction and beautifully flowing illustrations Gift giving for baby shower, birthday, holiday, dance recital, moving up, or graduation celebrations For fans of Angelina Ballerina, Pinkalicious, Lola Dutch, and Ella Bella Ballerina books

For more feathery fun with the flamingo girls, pick up more preschool wordless books from award-winning author-illustrator Molly Idle, including Flora and the Penguin, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and the Chicks, and Flora and the Ostrich. The connection made in this gentle story as a girl and a bird dance in tandem is a lovely reminder that friendship is truly the wind beneath our wings. FINE-FEATHERED FRIENDS: Friendships in children's books come in many wonderful forms.

This stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! FOR THE LOVE OF THE DANCE: For children and adults who share a passion for ballet, jazz, tap, Irish Step, or any form of dance, the joyful Flora books offer an engaging, hands-on reading experience that celebrates the magic of movement. An innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and the Flamingo is full of humor and heart. and with a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Endearing Flora in swimsuit, bathing cap, and flippers admires a pink flamingo. Every little ballerina dreams of her turn as a dancing diva. In this magical Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend wordlessly explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.

Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle