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The World of Weird Animals
Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals
Pinkalicious meets National Geographic in this nonfiction picture book introducing the weirdest, wildest, pinkest critters in the animal kingdom!
Some people think pink is a pretty color. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y color. But it's so much more.
Sure, pink is the color of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the color of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish.
Isn't it about time to rethink pink?
Slip on your rose-colored glasses and take a walk on the wild side with zoologist Jess Keating, author of How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied , and cartoonist David DeGrand.
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016
"The 2016 Ambassador to Young People’s Science and Nature books is unquestionably the blobfish." — Shelftalker
"Readers will never look at pink the same way." — Publishers Weekly
Some people think pink is a pretty color. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y color. But it's so much more.
Sure, pink is the color of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the color of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish.
Isn't it about time to rethink pink?
Slip on your rose-colored glasses and take a walk on the wild side with zoologist Jess Keating, author of How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied , and cartoonist David DeGrand.
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016
"The 2016 Ambassador to Young People’s Science and Nature books is unquestionably the blobfish." — Shelftalker
"Readers will never look at pink the same way." — Publishers Weekly
48 pages, Library Binding
First published February 2, 2016
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About the author
Jess Keating
25 books264 followersJess Keating is an award-winning author, cartoonist, and zoologist, whose work has been featured in the New York Times, CBC, Buzzfeed, Parents Magazine, and more.
She is the creator of over a dozen fiction and nonfiction books, including Eat Your Rocks, Croc!, Shark Lady, Pink is for Blobfish, the Elements of Genius middle grade series, and the graphic novel series, Bunbun & Bonbon.
Get printables, videos, and more fun stuff for kids at https://www.jesskeating.com/
She is the creator of over a dozen fiction and nonfiction books, including Eat Your Rocks, Croc!, Shark Lady, Pink is for Blobfish, the Elements of Genius middle grade series, and the graphic novel series, Bunbun & Bonbon.
Get printables, videos, and more fun stuff for kids at https://www.jesskeating.com/
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August 1, 2020
Engagingly recounted, and even with a bit of gentle humour thrown in for good measure (but not ever to the point of author Jess Keating's narrative becoming either silly or feeling artificial, of the humour taking over or taking the place of factual explanations and scientific information) and above all and most appreciatively, exceedingly well researched and scientifically sound (with each of the seventeen presented animal species having their common name, their Latin species name, size, diet, habitat, predators and threats listed, as well as there being a location map, glossary and basic suggestions for further study and research included), Jess Keating's Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals does in fact and indeed totally and utterly practice what the title claims and shows, namely presenting animal species that are pink in colour (from insects to mammals, including the gelatinous and voted as the "ugliest animal in the world" blobfish, which I for one though do not consider all that ugly but kind of cute).
And as to David DeGrand's accompanying illustrations, while personally, I would tend to consider them a trifle too cartoon like and (yes) even a trifle too brightly and glaringly pink for my personal tastes, they do work very well with Jess Keating's text, with her narrative. And considering the title (Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals) and the fact that this is a book entirely devoted to pink hued animal species, DeGrand's illustrations do provide a fun and engaging (as well as accurate in colour) mirror and complement (although I personally, have not paid all that much attention to the illustrations, very much and considerably preferring the photographs of the shown and described animal species to the cartoon like and kind of sillily fun pictorial renderings, but I can well imagine David DeGrand's offerings being a hit with the target audience, with older children from about the age of nine onwards).
Now one of my GR friends (Krista) has lamented in her own review that flamingoes have not made the cut so to speak, that flamingoes are not featured as a pink animal species in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals. However, there actually is a very good reason why flamingoes are generally NOT considered as bona fide pink animals by scientists, by zoologists (even if the general public does often tend to see them, to consider them as being a pink hued bird, a pink animal species). For flamingoes are born with grey feathers which only turn pink over time because of the type of food they consume, a brine shrimp and blue-green algae that contains a natural pink dye (canthaxanthin) which slowly turns a flamingo's feathers pink (and in areas where flamingoes do not consume this type of blue green algae and this type of brine shrimp, or do not consume as much, their feathers will of course be less pink and sometimes not even pink at all). But that all being said, and while I in fact and from a scientific and zoologic point of view appreciate that Jess Keating has decided to NOT include flamingoes (because really, flamingoes are NOT pink hued birds by nature but turn pink because of their diet), taking into account that many of us do tend to view flamingoes as the pink animal species, and especially the pink bird species par excellence, I really think the author should have at least mentioned why she has not included flamingoes in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals. And truly, since the included roseate spoonbills like flamingoes also have their feathers turn pink because of the shrimp and algae they consume, why are THEY listed by Jess Keating, by the author, as a pink animal species, why are they included, when flamingoes are not? And if Keating did not want to include two bird species which feathers turn pink due to their diet, if she did not want to include both roseate spoonbills and flamingoes in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals, she really should have in my opinion at the very least pointed out and mentioned in the section on roseate spoonbills that flamingoes also have their feathers turn pink due to what they ingest, due to what kind of food they eat.
And as to David DeGrand's accompanying illustrations, while personally, I would tend to consider them a trifle too cartoon like and (yes) even a trifle too brightly and glaringly pink for my personal tastes, they do work very well with Jess Keating's text, with her narrative. And considering the title (Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals) and the fact that this is a book entirely devoted to pink hued animal species, DeGrand's illustrations do provide a fun and engaging (as well as accurate in colour) mirror and complement (although I personally, have not paid all that much attention to the illustrations, very much and considerably preferring the photographs of the shown and described animal species to the cartoon like and kind of sillily fun pictorial renderings, but I can well imagine David DeGrand's offerings being a hit with the target audience, with older children from about the age of nine onwards).
Now one of my GR friends (Krista) has lamented in her own review that flamingoes have not made the cut so to speak, that flamingoes are not featured as a pink animal species in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals. However, there actually is a very good reason why flamingoes are generally NOT considered as bona fide pink animals by scientists, by zoologists (even if the general public does often tend to see them, to consider them as being a pink hued bird, a pink animal species). For flamingoes are born with grey feathers which only turn pink over time because of the type of food they consume, a brine shrimp and blue-green algae that contains a natural pink dye (canthaxanthin) which slowly turns a flamingo's feathers pink (and in areas where flamingoes do not consume this type of blue green algae and this type of brine shrimp, or do not consume as much, their feathers will of course be less pink and sometimes not even pink at all). But that all being said, and while I in fact and from a scientific and zoologic point of view appreciate that Jess Keating has decided to NOT include flamingoes (because really, flamingoes are NOT pink hued birds by nature but turn pink because of their diet), taking into account that many of us do tend to view flamingoes as the pink animal species, and especially the pink bird species par excellence, I really think the author should have at least mentioned why she has not included flamingoes in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals. And truly, since the included roseate spoonbills like flamingoes also have their feathers turn pink because of the shrimp and algae they consume, why are THEY listed by Jess Keating, by the author, as a pink animal species, why are they included, when flamingoes are not? And if Keating did not want to include two bird species which feathers turn pink due to their diet, if she did not want to include both roseate spoonbills and flamingoes in Pink is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals, she really should have in my opinion at the very least pointed out and mentioned in the section on roseate spoonbills that flamingoes also have their feathers turn pink due to what they ingest, due to what kind of food they eat.
November 4, 2017
I didn't know there were so many different pink animals in the world! But what kind of a book on pink critters doesn't include the flamingo and the piggy? Ok, so the animals in this book are all wild, so I'll excuse the piggy. But the flamingo?? Is it because the roseate spoonbill was included, and that bird is too much like the flamingo (except for the beak)? Anyway, I did learn quite a bit about the animals included here. I have to agree that the blobfish is pretty ugly, but the picture in the book seems to be out of water, and somewhere (I think) I read that blobfish look different in the water--not quite so ugly. I could be wrong, though. I do like like that the author provided information on threats to and predators of each animal. Guess what's threatening most of them? Habitat destruction/people! One thing I wish the author had included is a size comparison chart. In the photos all the animals are shown the same size, yet if you look at the actual sizes stated on the right-hand side of each 2-page spread, some are tiny, while others are huge. For example, the Hopkins' rose nudibranch looks so big in the photo, but it's really only 8/10 of an inch to 1.2 inches in length--eentsy! I was excited to read that a new species of river dolphin was discovered in 2014. I have a particular fondness for the pink river dolphins of the Amazon. I was also interested to read that the naked mole rat had the ability to stay cancer-free. Having cancer myself, I'd love to know their secret! I had never heard of red uakaris. What's interesting about them is that the pinker/redder their faces are, the healthier and therefore more attractive to potential mates they will be. One animal that was included that I didn't expect was the hippopotamus. Apparently it oozes a pink sweat to protect itself from sunburn. The most amazing critter in the book, however, was the pink fairy armadillo. Now, most armadillos are pretty big, but this little thing is only 4 inches long, pink on top with white on the bottom, and kinda cute. It looks like a cross between an armadillo, a mole, and a caterpillar. I'd love to see a book like this for other colors of animals. Wouldn't that be fun? I think young readers (and older ones too) will enjoy this book, even without the flamingo. Recommended.
February 5, 2016
Perfect for my 3rd graders! Love the structure and great photographs! Jess's writing is clever and fun!
November 6, 2021
N.B.: Youngest niece practically dragged me to a corner to read and share this book with me after I picked her up from school. I was quite surprised and intrigued, because she doesn't volunteer to read unless prompted. This book is perfect for her as she loves animals and her favorite color is pink, she only gave it four stars, because there were no unicorns... they're pink right?
Pink Is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals is a children's picture book written by Jess Keating and illustrated by David DeGrand. Seventeen of the world's oddest creatures share a single characteristic – their pink coloration.
Keating text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Keating maintains a casual tone while delivering intriguing details about each animal with sidebars chart of key statistics, including size, predators, and diet. Backmatter includes a world map on where one can find these pink animals, glossary, and bibliography. Crisp photography combines with DeGrand’s goofy cartoon interpretations of each animal made each entry a joy for the eyes.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Each double-page spread introduces a single animal with a photograph on the left and information on the facing page. A paragraph of description is followed by another about some intriguing aspect. This second paragraph is illustrated with a cartoon and set off with a blobby design feature that repeats in the colorful page backgrounds. Sidebars offer fast facts including name, Latin name, size, diet, habitat, and predators and threats. These texts will challenge the intended audience as they’re full of interesting but likely unfamiliar terms.
Animals included are: Blobfish, Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula, Orchid Mantis, Barbigant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Roseate Spoonbill, Amazon River Dolphin, Pink Fairy Armadillo, Southern Blind Snake, Hopkins’ Rose Nudibranch, Naked Mole Rat, Pink Sea Star, Hippopotamus, Pink Slug, Pink Land Iguana, Dragon Millipede, Red Uakari, and Hairy Squat Lobster. I was quite surprised that Pigs and Flamingos were not included as those were the first pink animals that came to my mind and littlest niece was disappoint of the exclusion of unicorns.
All in all, Pink Is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals is an intriguing and fun approach for animal-fact enthusiasts.
Pink Is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals is a children's picture book written by Jess Keating and illustrated by David DeGrand. Seventeen of the world's oddest creatures share a single characteristic – their pink coloration.
Keating text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Keating maintains a casual tone while delivering intriguing details about each animal with sidebars chart of key statistics, including size, predators, and diet. Backmatter includes a world map on where one can find these pink animals, glossary, and bibliography. Crisp photography combines with DeGrand’s goofy cartoon interpretations of each animal made each entry a joy for the eyes.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Each double-page spread introduces a single animal with a photograph on the left and information on the facing page. A paragraph of description is followed by another about some intriguing aspect. This second paragraph is illustrated with a cartoon and set off with a blobby design feature that repeats in the colorful page backgrounds. Sidebars offer fast facts including name, Latin name, size, diet, habitat, and predators and threats. These texts will challenge the intended audience as they’re full of interesting but likely unfamiliar terms.
Animals included are: Blobfish, Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula, Orchid Mantis, Barbigant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Roseate Spoonbill, Amazon River Dolphin, Pink Fairy Armadillo, Southern Blind Snake, Hopkins’ Rose Nudibranch, Naked Mole Rat, Pink Sea Star, Hippopotamus, Pink Slug, Pink Land Iguana, Dragon Millipede, Red Uakari, and Hairy Squat Lobster. I was quite surprised that Pigs and Flamingos were not included as those were the first pink animals that came to my mind and littlest niece was disappoint of the exclusion of unicorns.
All in all, Pink Is for Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals is an intriguing and fun approach for animal-fact enthusiasts.
January 31, 2016
I'll be honest: I was completely fascinated and slightly weirded out, when I first saw the Pink is for Blobfish cover. The more I read about the book, the more curious I became to learn just what a pink blobfish was, and just what other pink creatures may exist in our world.
Zoologist/author Jess Keating walks readers through a number of familiar and unfamiliar pink-shaded creatures, including the naked mole rat, the pinky pygmy seahorse and the pink fairy armadillos. For each animal, Keating dedicates a two-page spread, including photographs, descriptions and fun scientific facts, all designed to challenge burgeoning young minds.
Though Keating makes her information friendly and accessible with cheerful illustrations that will engage readers into looking at these creatures with a different eye, she also challenges readers to think harder and deeper about what they're reading. Her use of Latin names and terms like "eusocial" - I wasn't even really sure what that meant! - will inspire curious readers to research more about these animals, and about science in general.
All in all, this book is a winner all around.
Bottom line: Jess Keating has written a enjoyable, educational and accessible book for young readers who are looking to better apply their love of pink and for science.
Highly recommend for all young readers, especially for those who are looking to learn more about unique creatures and explore their love of science.
Zoologist/author Jess Keating walks readers through a number of familiar and unfamiliar pink-shaded creatures, including the naked mole rat, the pinky pygmy seahorse and the pink fairy armadillos. For each animal, Keating dedicates a two-page spread, including photographs, descriptions and fun scientific facts, all designed to challenge burgeoning young minds.
Though Keating makes her information friendly and accessible with cheerful illustrations that will engage readers into looking at these creatures with a different eye, she also challenges readers to think harder and deeper about what they're reading. Her use of Latin names and terms like "eusocial" - I wasn't even really sure what that meant! - will inspire curious readers to research more about these animals, and about science in general.
All in all, this book is a winner all around.
Bottom line: Jess Keating has written a enjoyable, educational and accessible book for young readers who are looking to better apply their love of pink and for science.
Highly recommend for all young readers, especially for those who are looking to learn more about unique creatures and explore their love of science.
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February 19, 2016If you were to ask a roomful of students to play a word association game using the primary, red, blue, and yellow, and secondary, orange, green and violet, colors, will all their answers be the same? Based upon their ages, past experiences and thinking processes certainly some answers will be identical. For the same reasons many will be different. Colors are attached to some powerful memories.
If you were to throw out a shade made when adding white to a primary color such as pink, what will they say? Does pink remind them of cotton candy, cherry blossoms, roses, candy or cupcakes, flamingos, pigs or tongues? I'll bet not a single one would reply with the title of this new book, Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals (The World of Weird Animals series) (Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, February 2, 2016). Zoologist Jess Keating (How To Outrun A Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied, How To Outswim A Shark Without A Snorkel, and How To Outfox Your Friends When You Don't Have A Clue) has authored one of the most captivating and fun nonfiction books of 2016.
My full review: http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...
If you were to throw out a shade made when adding white to a primary color such as pink, what will they say? Does pink remind them of cotton candy, cherry blossoms, roses, candy or cupcakes, flamingos, pigs or tongues? I'll bet not a single one would reply with the title of this new book, Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals (The World of Weird Animals series) (Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, February 2, 2016). Zoologist Jess Keating (How To Outrun A Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied, How To Outswim A Shark Without A Snorkel, and How To Outfox Your Friends When You Don't Have A Clue) has authored one of the most captivating and fun nonfiction books of 2016.
My full review: http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...
April 1, 2016
Do you think pink is only for princesses? Then you should take a look to this book! In it you will find seventeen fascinating animals such as tarantulas, river dolphins, armadillos, rat moles and uakaris; animals from 0.5 inch to 14 feet long; animals from every continent; animals who live in rivers, rain forests, ponds, swamps and underwater; all of them pink.
Many interesting facts are explained in a funny way. The books has pictures and cartoons, and also a glossary and a map at the end.
Amusing science is always welcome. Highly recommended!
Age range: 6 to 9 years old.
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Many interesting facts are explained in a funny way. The books has pictures and cartoons, and also a glossary and a map at the end.
Amusing science is always welcome. Highly recommended!
Age range: 6 to 9 years old.
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September 7, 2016
This a superbly written and clever picture book about the world of pink animals. The pictures/illustrations are stunning. This will make for a great read aloud for MS especially tackling organizational patterns but more specifically classifications. I sure hope students enjoy the interesting topic as they explore their own topics to research.
April 11, 2017
Readers are in for a treat with this book! I read an early e-copy and I cannot wait to hold the real copy in my hands and pass on to students!
May 7, 2018
Nate gives this one 5 stars! It's a great book about weird pink animals! Perfect amount of text and nice, big, interesting photos of some really fascinating animals! We had a great time reading this one last night. Lots of laughs too. Don't miss this one for your own kids.
February 18, 2016
One thrill this week was finding Pink Is For Blobfish by Jess Keating, with illustrations by David DeGrand. So many have been shouting good things about it, and now I know why. The book makes me want to know more, and that's the best thing about non-fiction picture books.One full size spread/photo of the actual animal. On the right is a short description, a cartoon drawing of the animal (clever and creative), and another piece that tells interesting "stuff" about it. On the right, a column gives the facts, species name, size, etc. Each time one wants to pore over the pages, reading, then looking back at the animal, checking what is said, looking again. Loads of extra information is at the back: a map, a glossary, additional resources, and a "When I Grow Up" column showing kinds of scientists. It's terrific.
November 15, 2017
This is a very enjoyable light science book. The pictures of all of the pink animals are very engaging. It is a bit discouraging that so many of the animals are struggling with environmental challenges, but I am glad it is pointed out and not glossed over.
February 5, 2016
I loved this book when I got to catch a sneak peak of it....and I love it even more now. Awesome nonfiction book!! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
February 16, 2016
This book is awesome! It is filled with amazing pictures and fascinating information about a variety of pink animals. It is very appealing to kids.
March 8, 2017
Everyone should know these creatures exist, they made my whole life better.
November 17, 2018
I only read this book because I needed something for the PopSugar Reading Challenge that had my favorite color in the title. Yes, I have The Secret History of the Pink Carnation on audio, but what with how many other audio books I have waiting for me (I'm addicted to Audible), I'm not sure I'll get to it by the end of the year. So after a search for other books with "pink" in the title, I decided this one looked suitably easy, plus it was available online at my library. But it turned out it was also a very cute and informative children's book, and I learned about animals I'd never heard of. I'm sure I would have loved this as a kid! My favorite was the Hopkins' Rose Nudibrach! (A very cute hermaphroditic sea creature.)
*Used for PopSugar 2018 Reading Challenge prompt "A book with your favorite color in the title."
*Used for PopSugar 2018 Reading Challenge prompt "A book with your favorite color in the title."
August 2, 2015
Excellent book highlighting the various pink animals of the world. Who knew there were so many?!
Book includes a glossary and section at the end directing readers to future careers in science based on the types of animals that interest them.
Excellent mentor text for studying author's craft. How did Jess Keating decide what information to include at the top of each page? the information included with the cartoon?
This book is also a good mentor text for sentence fluency.
Book includes a glossary and section at the end directing readers to future careers in science based on the types of animals that interest them.
Excellent mentor text for studying author's craft. How did Jess Keating decide what information to include at the top of each page? the information included with the cartoon?
This book is also a good mentor text for sentence fluency.
March 11, 2016
An informative nonfiction picture book that tells the reader right off the bat that pink in nature is not always cute and cuddly, but sometimes downright weird. Keating focuses on seventeen pink animals with crisp, full color close-up photography and a casually instructive narrative. The sidebar charts are edifying and filled with fascinating tidbits. A must-read book for young readers who love the strange but true in nature.
January 16, 2018
Hello genius!
You've got a little kid that only likes the color pink? Well they will LOVE THIS BOOK! Only pink animals, all shapes and size and from all over the world!, fill this book! So many new facts and creative additions at the end of the book, too! (I especially loved the map and list of what kids can be when they grow up if they love different kinds of animals. So cool!)
You've got a little kid that only likes the color pink? Well they will LOVE THIS BOOK! Only pink animals, all shapes and size and from all over the world!, fill this book! So many new facts and creative additions at the end of the book, too! (I especially loved the map and list of what kids can be when they grow up if they love different kinds of animals. So cool!)
May 5, 2016
What a fascinating fact-filled book! It didn't hold my 4 year old's attention but I will definitely purchase this for the students of my library. They will go CRAZY for this!
February 12, 2016
This engaging nonfiction text provides plenty of information and a different slant on the color pink. While some might consider pink to be a girly color, the animals featured here are different shades of pink, and some of them are not all that appealing. Photographs, cartoons, and brief text boxes introduce readers to blobfish, orchid mantises, pink fairy armadillos, naked mole rats, and red uakaris, among other creatures who look rather pretty in pink. The text describes their physical characteristics, habitat, and predators and the threats to survival they face. There's even a world map that shows where these interesting animals might be found. While some were familiar to me already, I had never heard of some of them before. This book would certain entice young readers into learning more, and maybe considering some aspect of science for a future career. The inclusion of a glossary, an "I Want to Know More!" section, and "When I Grow Up..." allows youngsters to extend their learning beyond the book's pages.
May 7, 2016
With a title that works from every angle, Pink is for Blobfish is an excellent nonfiction picture book, especially for animal-loving young readers. While pink is usually considered a pretty color, some denizens of the wild with pink coloration defy that stereotype.
Jess Keating’s book is bright, humorous, and engaging. Readers will learn weird facts about each animal, along with details about its habitat, diet, and enemies. My favorite weird facts: naked mole rats do not get cancer, and the only habitat of the pink land iguana is a remote volcano in the Galapagos.
Pink is for Blobfish is a book that students will read, re-read, huddle over, and discuss.
Jess Keating’s book is bright, humorous, and engaging. Readers will learn weird facts about each animal, along with details about its habitat, diet, and enemies. My favorite weird facts: naked mole rats do not get cancer, and the only habitat of the pink land iguana is a remote volcano in the Galapagos.
Pink is for Blobfish is a book that students will read, re-read, huddle over, and discuss.
September 9, 2015
Pink is for Blobfish is an amazing non-fiction title for kids. I was astonished to see so many pink animals!
February 15, 2016
Fascinating and interesting information on a variety of pink animals.
August 4, 2019
Great pictures and cartoons, fun facts for kids and parents and in general a great way to introduce weird and wonderful animals (and science) to kiddos. It's somewhere between a picture book and a wordy science book so my daughter uses it to extend reading before bedtime but it never bores.
I liked the three books we've read by Jess Keating so much (Shark Lady and Cute as an Axolotl are the other two) that we checked out her YouTube stuff and unfortunately she hasn't figured out how to TedTalk yet. Here's hoping cause she's smart and makes zoology pretty fascinating (and upends kids ideas of what is scary, ugly or boring)
I liked the three books we've read by Jess Keating so much (Shark Lady and Cute as an Axolotl are the other two) that we checked out her YouTube stuff and unfortunately she hasn't figured out how to TedTalk yet. Here's hoping cause she's smart and makes zoology pretty fascinating (and upends kids ideas of what is scary, ugly or boring)
June 26, 2020
This was an interesting and fun read to share with my boys. I love the photos, the premise, and the voice in this look at not-so-cute animals that are pink.
October 5, 2023
Pink is for 😜
June 28, 2018
Fascinating facts and pictures.
July 24, 2019
This was really cute and informative and made me want to read more non-fiction picture books!
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December 11, 2024interesting.
i thought i read this before with Halle too.
Kids love pink, and even though these animals is creepy or crazy, they still enjoy the book
i thought i read this before with Halle too.
Kids love pink, and even though these animals is creepy or crazy, they still enjoy the book
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