Growing Up Pink: A Frankie Flamingo Adventure

By Nola Lee Kelsey

Why is Frankie Flamingo white when all the other flamingos are pink?

He's not waiting around to find out-he's off on a big adventure

In Growing Up Pink, a heartwarming and hilarious children's picture book for ages 6-9, young readers follow the curious and determined Frankie Flamingo as he paddles into the mangrove swamp in search of the secret to becoming pink. Along the way, Frankie meets a variety of colorful animals-from a proud blue heron to a sleepy white opossum-each with their own opinion on what color is best.

This beautifully illustrated, read-aloud friendly story teaches important lessons about patience, self-acceptance, and even a little science behind flamingo feathers With lovable characters, gentle humor, and a positive message, Growing Up Pink is a perfect choice for:

Early readers in grades 1-3Bedtime stories and classroom read-aloudsParents and teachers looking for diverse animal books with positive valuesFans of nature-themed picture books and animal adventures

Whether you're raising a reader who loves birds, science, or just a great story, Growing Up Pink will have them smiling, learning, and maybe even asking for seconds at dinner-because as Frankie learns, being pink takes patience... and supper

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957532580
• ISBN13: 9781957532585
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Soggy Nomad Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5