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Flamingo Celeste is Not Like the Rest: from award-winning comedian, actress and writer Celeste Barber
Written by comedy legend Celeste Barber and illustrated by bestselling Heath McKenzie, this gorgeous picture book has humour and heart by the boatload!
Celeste the flamingo LOVES wearing colourful clothes. Gold trinkets one day, a green dress the next, gorgeous shoes for every occasion - the more colours and the more extravagant the outfit, the better!
Except... Celeste's friends do NOT feel the same. In fact, all they want is for her to blend in.
But what if Celeste's flamboyant flamingo outfits are more than just being pretty to look at? What if they actually help Celeste save a friend in distress?
Well, maybe - just maybe - that would change everything...
Brilliantly funny story written by multi-talented comedian, Celeste Barber Flamboyantly fabulous illustrations by top illustrator, Heath McKenzie With themes of friendship, self-confidence, uniqueness and resilience
Celeste the flamingo LOVES wearing colourful clothes. Gold trinkets one day, a green dress the next, gorgeous shoes for every occasion - the more colours and the more extravagant the outfit, the better!
Except... Celeste's friends do NOT feel the same. In fact, all they want is for her to blend in.
But what if Celeste's flamboyant flamingo outfits are more than just being pretty to look at? What if they actually help Celeste save a friend in distress?
Well, maybe - just maybe - that would change everything...
Brilliantly funny story written by multi-talented comedian, Celeste Barber Flamboyantly fabulous illustrations by top illustrator, Heath McKenzie With themes of friendship, self-confidence, uniqueness and resilience
- GenresChildrens
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2021
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October 14, 2021
2.5 stars.
The illustrations of this picture book are just as vibrant and fun as Barber's last (although I note it uses a different illustrator). Great use of colour and facial expressions. So the book is a joy to look at.
The message of being yourself and not being afraid to stand out from the crowd is also great. However, the story itself wasn't as strong. It wasn't clear why Celeste was "trying again", when she already knew she didn't want to just blend in. The link between her individuality and the rescue also wasn't strong.
The illustrations of this picture book are just as vibrant and fun as Barber's last (although I note it uses a different illustrator). Great use of colour and facial expressions. So the book is a joy to look at.
The message of being yourself and not being afraid to stand out from the crowd is also great. However, the story itself wasn't as strong. It wasn't clear why Celeste was "trying again", when she already knew she didn't want to just blend in. The link between her individuality and the rescue also wasn't strong.
April 18, 2022
This is a book that helps children learn about colours. The flamingo ends up helping a monkey that was stuck in a tree.
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