Franky the Finicky Flamingo
Written by: Wanda Luthman
Illustrations by: Mara Reitsma
Overview: A cute rhyming story about a hungry flamingo who learns what other birds eat only to find out he has his own special food, one that helps him "stay in the pink."
Review: Franky is a pink flamingo who wears a black bowtie. You gotta love a flamingo in a bowtie! Franky is a finicky eater. He doesn't like his food and is called "a finicky dude." He doesn't think his own food is special, so he tries what other birds eat (worms, nuts, etc). What I really enjoyed, and I believe children who love animals (especially birds) will enjoy, are the details about what different species of birds eat.
But something horrible happens during Franky's taste-testing...his pink feathers begin to fade! Soon, he finds out the secret to his bright color is food meant for flamingos.
We're not told what type of food Franky eats at the beginning of the story, but I assume it was what flamingos usually eat. In the beginning, he doesn't like this food, but by the end, he finds it yummy and great because it's pink. I couldn't help but think that if you don't like a certain type of food, you're unlikely to start liking it after finding out about its health benefits. But I think the point is that Franky needed to try other birds' "cuisines" to develop an appreciation for the food he's supposed to eat.
This is a cute story that teaches about birds' diets and shows kids the importance of a proper diet. If you have a finicky eater, introduce him or her to Franky!
RECOMMENDED for bird-loving children and finicky eaters.
SAMMY APPROVED!
About the Author:
Award-winning children's author, Wanda Luthman, utilizes her expertise in both mental health and guidance counseling to infuse each of her stories with social/emotional messages such as forgiveness, perseverance, self-acceptance, and love conquering evil while still entertaining children with magical adventure stories. She belongs to the National Pen Women Organization in Cape Canaveral, the Florida Writers Association, Space Coast Authors, and Brevard Authors Forum. She lives in sunny Florida with her incredibly understanding and supportive husband of 23 years, their two adorable yorkies, and 15 rescue feral cats (all fixed responsibly and still residing outside and on her porch in their colony)! She loves the outdoors and finds it a great source of inspiration whether she is riding her bike, swimming, or walking.
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