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Meet a flamingo of a different stripe. When all-too-curious Sylvie learns that the reason she is pink is because of her diet, she decides to do a little experimenting! At first, Sylvie likes trying out different colors and patterns, but ultimately she learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's best to just be yourself.
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: Dragonfly Books (April 23, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0449810720
ISBN-13: 978-0449810729
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Sylvie, written and illustrated by Jennifer Sattler, is the story of an adorable pink flamingo, searching for her identity. When she wonders why she is pink instead of a different color and her mother tells her it's because of the shrimp that flamingos eat, Sylvie decides to try out some different colors, by eating lots of different things.Sylvie samples some grapes and turns a lovely shade of purple, snacks on some chocolate and becomes a beautiful brown, and even consumes a piece of paisley bathing suit and is instantly a gorgeous paisley all over. However, after trying all of wonderful colors, Sylvie feels a bit yucky and a whole lot less like Sylvie.Though the plot is one like a lot we've heard before....trying out different identities before truly loving one's self, Sylvie is presented in a unique, super-cute, funny manner, with hilarious illustrations, and some great. This would make a wonderful read aloud!
This book is well written and the paintings by Sattler are fabulous. It is the story of a young flamingo named Sylvie. Once she finds out that she and her family and all the flamingos are pink because the shrimp they eat are pink, she decides to experiment. She soon realizes that if she eats different things she can change her color, and what fun she has trying to be different. She turns green and purple, and brown, blue red stripy and even paisley. The illustration paintings by the author are fun and funny and will make your children laugh out loud. Join Sylvie in her experiments as she tries different colors but realizes it is best to just be yourself.
We ADORE Sylvie. This book is my favorite to read to my girls. You really should buy this book for your kids, it is so wonderful. Teaches them about Flamingos, colors, patterns, and how to be happy with yourself!
clever and humorous, Sylvie is sure to delight. The illustrations are colorful, artistic and engaging. And the story is not too long for little ones (mine is 5 and was captivated) which means they'll prob'ly want this one read over and over.
Great story for story times. It sets the stage and then moves forward with the great question, What do you think will happen next, or in this case what color do you think she will turn. I have had good luck reading this to reluctant listeners who really got interested in Sylvie and her adventure.
"Sylvie" by author-illustrator Jennifer Sattler takes a unique approach to the theme of embracing one's true self, via a cute little flamingo, Sylvie who wonders why she is pink. Her mother tells her it's due to the pink shrimp they eat, and Sylvie decides to explore the other colors she could be, by eating grapes [and turning purple], munching on a red kite and turning scarlet, etc. Of course, by the end, Sylvie decides she is happier just being her pink self, but does play around a little bit with her food, just for fun's sake:) A great picture book for young children with vibrant colors that will capture young readers' imaginations.
my little sisters name is Sylvie and its very hard to find her name in a story anywhere!! she loved hearing her name whild I read her books at bedtime! I paired it wit a pink flamingo I found on and she loves it!
This book is adorable. I bought it for our one year old's birthday party and it was a hit! She loved it too because it's so colorful! This is the only book so far she's sat still enough for me to read to her and I think it's going to be a family favorite for a while. Also, the shipping was fast and the book is well made. If your child is interested in colors or asking a bunch of "why" questions, this is great one for them!! (Like I said, our baby is only one and even SHE loves it!)
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