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Children's Fiction Birds

Paint the Town Pink

by (author) Lori Doody

Publisher
Running the Goat
Initial publish date
Jul 2019
Category
Birds, Friendship, Emigration & Immigration
Recommended Age
3 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
Recommended Reading age
3 to 8
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781927917213
    Publish Date
    Jul 2019
    List Price
    $12.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781927917466
    Publish Date
    Jul 2019
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

Lori Doody is back with another charming and quirky picture book—this time about a flamingo, blown off course. The town where she's so unexpectedly landed looks very nice, and might be a good place to settle down, but she isn't quite sure she'll fit in. She tries to find a flock of her own; unfortunately, all her looking comes to nothing. But the people in the town are keen to keep their flamingo friend. What better way to make her feel at home than to paint the town pink.

Inspired by the story of two flamingos that were sighted in Newfoundland years ago, Lori Doody has crafted a charming and gentle tale about being a stranger in a new place, needing to belong, and ultimately being welcomed in the warmest of ways. Young readers and listeners will have great fun looking for flamingos tucked into the illustrations, and watching as the town and the townsfolk gradually make their feathered friend one of the family. The book includes a brief list of flamingo facts, as well.

About the author

Awards

  • Short-listed, Bruneau Family Children’s/Young Adult Award

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