DADS READ: "Mingo the Flamingo" by Pete Oswald and Justin K. Thompson - BONUS companions: "If I Knew a Flamingo" and "Sylvie"

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A: Mingo the Flamingo  by Pete Oswald and Justin K Thompson. I am so happy we stumbled upon this one at the library! It is such a great story of separation and reunification, but more importantly about unexpected friends. I am sure we can all relate to finding ourselves among strangers and the anxiety that goes along with that. We forget that kids feel this way, A LOT! Here is a book that teaches them getting to know people (who can become new friends) is very rewarding! And I love the page that teaches that practice doesn’t make us perfect, it makes us stronger for sure, but never perfect! Sometimes we need that extra help to reach our goals!! Lots of 💕 for Mingo!! (From two very accomplished authors, thank you guys!) I really hope Mingo has some more adventures! 
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Primary Theme: Unexpected friendships

Secondary Themes: Separation and reunion, practice makes you stronger but not perfect, what friends are for
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Summary: from the inside jacket cover, “ Mingo the flamingo is ready to fly. But when a terrible storm gets in the way, he soon finds himself in a very strange place, with no familiar faces. And to make matters worse, he doesn’t remember who he is! With the help of some friendly animals -  and personal training from his new friend, Mouse - Mingo finds the strength to make his way home.“ (Oh hey Mouse!)
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Subject or Voice Specific: Mingo, a male flamingo, his mom and dad and assorted friends 









Bonus:
One of the books our daughter got: If I Knew a Flamingo by Karen Sultula. A cute little book that encourages daydreaming about knowing a flamingo, obviously. And then speculating who the flamingo knows and where she goes. A nice companion book to the others!


Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler is a really fun book about a flamingo that wonders why she is pink. This directly related to her memory of the fact that they are pink because of the shrimp and algae they eat. Sylvie wonders what it might be like to eat different things to be different colors. She goes through a lot of options! The primary theme here is identity and Sylvie ultimately misses being pink, so she goes back, but leaves a little flair so she can be unique. A fun book for the kids, illustrated with some interesting impressionist oil painting backgrounds.



The Flamingo in the instagram post!                                 And wouldn't this be fun!!!


                                                             

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