Flamingos Are Pretty Funky: A (Not So) Serious Guide

Description: "An introduction to the amazing and unusual world of flamingos and their habitats"--

Brief description:

Abi Cushman made her picture book debut with Soaked!, a Kids' Indie Next List Top 10 pick. She has worked as a web designer and runs two popular websites of her own: My House Rabbit, a pet rabbit care site, and Animal Fact Guide, which was named a "Great Website for Kids" by the American Library Association. She is also the author of Wombats Are Pretty Weird and Flamingos are Pretty Funky. She lives with her family in Niantic, Connecticut.

Review Quotes:

"Cushman's introduction to these tall pink wading birds delivers abundant information with a smile. . . . Bright, child-friendly artwork details these birds in a variety of poses and settings. . . . Factual text appears on spreads, sidebars, and diagrams, while snarky commentary emerges in speech bubbles. . . . Cushman has a good handle on what facts will interest her readers. . . . This should suit report writers and browsers alike." - Booklist

"Funky is the word for this humorous guide to flamingos of all sorts. . . . A useful introduction that will entertain readers as it shares fascinating facts about these colorful birds, and a helpful addition to units on birds or animal adaptations" - School Library Journal

"Cushman. . . once again treats young readers to the wonders of the animal world. . . . [Her] conversational, often jokey tone and direct address invite reader engagement. . . . The digital illustrations with a sunny palette humorously amplify the text through both facial expressions and exaggerated antics. . . . Back matter consists of scientific information (such as size, weight, and conservation status), a glossary, and suggestions for further reading." - Horn Book Magazine