The Foodie Flamingo - by Vanessa Howl (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Frankie the Flamingo loves food but she's tired of eating the same thing day after day: shrimp. So Frankie decides to expand her palate by trying exciting new foods--with some colorful consequences! But as Frankie's food world expands, her friends can't quite seem to understand what's gotten into her. Until they spy on Frankie cooking up something special and decide that they, too, might want to go on a food adventure of their own"--

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the love of food in this charming picture book that teaches kids not only to try new foods but to brush up on their colors, too!

Frankie the Flamingo loves food but she's tired of eating the same thing day after day: shrimp. So Frankie decides to expand her palate by trying exciting new foods--with some colorful consequences! But as Frankie's food world expands, her friends can't quite seem to understand what's gotten into her. Until they spy on Frankie cooking up something special and decide that they, too, might want to go on a food adventure of their own.

Learn all about becoming a foodie with Frankie in this delightful story about being brave and trying new foods.

Review Quotes

"A clever, fun story, The Foodie Flamingo not only encourages picky eaters to branch out and try different foods, but also carries subtle messages on bravery, accepting others for who they are, and not caving in to peer pressure."
--Books to Borrow, Books to Buy column

About the Author

Vanessa Howl is a writer living in Philadelphia. Her favorite foods are pizza, eggplants, cucumber tomato salad, and all desserts that include lemon.Pablo Pino grew up watching cartoons, playing football, and drawing a lot. He's a self-taught illustrator and has illustrated more than forty books. He lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.