DADS READ: "Mingo the Flamingo" by Pete Oswald and Justin K. Thompson - BONUS companions: "If I Knew a Flamingo" and "Sylvie"
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! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Primary Theme: Unexpected friendships Secondary Themes: Separation and reunion, practice makes you stronger but not perfect, what friends are for ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Summary: fro...