Flora and the Flamingo

<P><B>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.</B></P><BR/><BR/><P>Every little ballerina dreams of her turn as a dancing diva. Endearing Flora in swimsuit, bathing cap, and flippers admires a pink flamingo . . . and with a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. <br><br>An innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, <B><I>Flora and the Flamingo</I></B> is full of humor and heart. This stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more!</P><BR/><BR/><P>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.<br><br>FINE-FEATHERED FRIENDS: Friendships in children''s books come in many wonderful forms. 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.<br><br>For more feathery fun with the flamingo girls, pick up more preschool wordless books from award-winning author-illustrator Molly Idle, including <I>Flora and the Penguin</I>, <I>Flora and the Peacocks</I>,<I> Flora and the Chicks</I>, and <I>Flora and the Ostrich</I>.</P><BR/><BR/><P>Perfect for:</P><ul><li>Parents and caregivers seeking unique picture books with lift-the-flap interaction and beautifully flowing illustrations</li><li>Gift giving for baby shower, birthday, holiday, dance recital, moving up, or graduation celebrations</li><li>For fans of Angelina Ballerina, Pinkalicious, Lola Dutch, and Ella Bella Ballerina books</li></ul>