Flora and the Flamingo Author: Molly Idle | Language: English | ISBN:
B00BCRO45C | Format: PDF
Flora and the Flamingo Description
In this innovative wordless picture book, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more!
- File Size: 12319 KB
- Print Length: 44 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC (February 5, 2013)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00BCRO45C
- Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,286 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #14
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Arts, Music & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance - #45
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Animals > Birds
- #14
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Arts, Music & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance - #45
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Animals > Birds
Did you know that flamingos are pink because of their diet of plankton? Did you know that the flamingo is the national bird of the Bahamas? And did you know that when it comes to a pas de chat or a particularly fine jetée, no bird exceeds the flamingo in terms of balletic prowess? No? Then you're clearly not reading the right literature these days. Now, before you get to thinking too hard about it, let me assure you that when I discuss a book like Flora and the Flamingo I should right off the bat say that this is NOT a book about a bird that wants to be a ballerina and must overcomes obstacles to achieve that goal. That is, without a doubt, the most common storyline in ballet picture books today. I would not review such a book as that. No, Flora and the Flamingo is notable because it is a perfect amalgamation of wordless storytelling, likable (or at least understandable) characters, and an artistic sensibility that will make you forget its unique formatting and remind you only of the classic picture book days of yore. So forget what flamingos eat. Are you getting enough flamingo picture books in YOUR diet? If not, time to start.
A single flamingo lands and perches on one leg beneath the falling pink blossoms. It does not notice the single flippered foot that appears behind it nor, at first, the bathing suited little girl that mimics his stance. But when he starts to stretch (or is he dancing?) he can't help but see how she tries to imitate him, wing for wing. In a moment of cussidness he bleats at her, causing her to tumble head over heel into the water. Chastened, the flamingo offers a wing and the two embark on a fantastic dance, culminating in a joyous leap into the water and an elegant bow and curtsey.
Idle has the mark of the animator all over her.
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