Flora and the Flamingo (2013)
by Molly Idle
This wordless picture book comes from Molly Idle, a former DreamWorks animator, which makes complete sense, as it plays out exactly like a Pixar short.
Decked out in her bathing cap, pink swimsuit, and flippers, Flora begins to imitate an uninterested flamingo. The flamingo does its best to ignore and dissuade young Flora’s playful antics, until Flora takes a sudden spill. Flamingo takes pity and soon the fast friends indulge in a whimsical ballet together that ends with a splash.
This lift-the-flap picture book is pure fun and delight. Flora and the Flamingo is only the first of a series of Flora books.