Books with title Flamingo

In this introduction to one of nature’s most gorgeous birds, young readers will experience the life cycle of the flamingo. First the female lays an egg at the water’s edge. Then she and her mate take turns sitting on the egg to keep it warm. Eventually, a sticky head peeks out! Then the parents feed the wobbly chick and watch him grow...until he’s ready to fly and start his own life as an adult bird. Jonathan London’s spare, poetic text and Kristina Rodanas’s spectacular pencil and watercolor artwork create a wonderful tribute to this beautiful bird. An author’s note at the end of the book provides more information about the life cycle of the flamingo.

This title is intended for ages 4+. In this colourful and fun series, only 200 words will give toddlers basic facts about the baby animal. Photographs are bright and colourful. Watercolour paintings show the humorous side of each animal. Ideals Publications is a proud supporter of the San Diego Zoo and its Wild Animal Park and will contribute 7 per cent of the proceeds of each purchase of this item to support global conservation programmes.

One day Mamma came early to get me from school. She told me Daddy was in the hospital. I knew that would happen.Indeed, the young narrator and her parents have talked about the fact that Daddy has cancer and is dying. Mamma has explained that as the leaves are changing color, Daddy is changing inside. And just as the leaves will fall, he will die. The three of them have cried together. But they have also lived and loved together, and they have many rich, funny, wonderful memories. Enough to make into a book with words and pictures. Enough for you to savor, to laugh over -- and perhaps enough to make you cry. This is a book about death, but it is also a book about life -- and love.