Books with title Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo

From The Bad Seed illustrator, Pete Oswald, and Emmy Award-winning artist Justin K. Thompson comes a hilarious story about a migrating flamingo who crash-lands in Siberia and has no clue who or where he is… Is it a golf club? Is it a garden gnome? No. It's Mingo the flamingo! From author-illustrator team Pete Oswald and Justin K. Thompson comes a hilarious picture book about a flamingo named Mingo who is ready to fly but gets lost from the rest of the flock during a terrible storm. To make matters worse, when he crashes, he completely forgets who he is and where he belongs. With the help and training from some new friends, he must find the strength to make it back home and reunite with his family.Mingo the Flamingo’s dynamic and artistic style and black-and-white illustrations will be sure to please fans of Hello, My Name is Octicorn by Kevin Diller, The Blobfish Book by Jessica Olien, and other strange and wonderful creatures.

Stonewall Book Award Winner!A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael’s coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs—and the Black Flamingo is born. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are—and allow us to shine."In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")

Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the story of Lu Lu, the world's only blue flamingo, who wants to be pink and "fit in" with her flamingo friends. Her desire to be pink leads her to Dr. Havalook who fulfills her dream -- or so she thinks. Lu Lu quickly discovers that being pink isn't right for her and learns that it's okay to be different and be a "one of a kind bird." Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the first in a series of children's picture books designed to give enjoyment to children, parents and caregivers as fun and quirky characters tackle and resolve life challenges common to childhood development. The book is 42 pages with full color illustrations, a self-discovery exercise and two coloring pages. Larger, child-friendly print for easier reading and family enjoyment.

Fiercely told, this is a bold and timely coming-of-age story, told in verse about one boy's journey to self-acceptance. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Poet X and Orangeboy. One boy's journey coming to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen. This is a story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.

Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet X. A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. 'I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.'

Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the story of Lu Lu, the world's only blue flamingo, who wants to be pink and "fit in" with her flamingo friends. Her desire to be pink leads her to Dr. Havalook who fulfills her dream -- or so she thinks. Lu Lu quickly discovers that being pink isn't right for her and learns that it's okay to be different and be a "one of a kind bird." Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the first in a series of children's picture books designed to give enjoyment to children, parents and caregivers as fun and quirky characters tackle and resolve life challenges common to childhood development. The book is 42 pages with full color illustrations, a self-discovery exercise and two coloring pages. Larger, child-friendly print for easier reading and family enjoyment.

Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the story of Lu Lu, the world's only blue flamingo, who wants to be pink and "fit in" with her flamingo friends. Her desire to be pink leads her to Dr. Havalook who fulfills her dream -- or so she thinks. Lu Lu quickly discovers that being pink isn't right for her and learns that it's okay to be different and be a "one of a kind bird." Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the first in a series of children's picture books designed to give enjoyment to children, parents and caregivers as fun and quirky characters tackle and resolve life challenges common to childhood development. The book is 42 pages with full color illustrations and is printed in larger, child-friendly print for easier reading and family enjoyment. For group activities- perfect for teachers, librarians, therapists and social workers- there is a "10 Things That Make Me Unique and Special" discovery exercise and two coloring pages which are available to download for free on Lu Lu's website at www.luluthelbuleflamingo.com

A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed UK poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born.Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are--and allow us to shine.