
interactive pages!
This story is a great opportunity to tell a story through illustrations. This book tells a story through body language and emotions. Students can write their own stories by drawing pictures and conveying meaning through illustrations.
You can use Flora and the Flamingo in the classroom to teach storytelling through illustrations and body language. Students can practice sequencing the plot without text, then create their own wordless stories. It‘s also great for lessons on cooperation, friendship, and interpreting emotions through visual cues and movement.
Flora and the Flamingo (2013) is a wordless picture book that uses graceful, pink-hued illustrations to tell a story of friendship and dance. With lift-the-flap interactions, the art conveys humor, emotion, and elegance, creating a charming tale of trust and balance.
Genre: Caldecott medal winner, Wordless picture book
Genre- picture book, caldecott
Publication year- 2013
The illustrations in Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle tell the story without words, using graceful movements and expressions to show friendship and teamwork. The soft pinks and flowing lines create a sense of elegance and playfulness. Interactive flaps add depth, inviting readers to engage directly with the story.
I would use this book with younger children. It is a book that shows a friendship form through pictures and it would help show younger kids what they can do to make friends.
Picture book (2013) The illustrations are a masterclass in visual storytelling. The minimalist palette of soft pinks, whites, and subtle yellows creates an elegant, airy atmosphere that complements the ballet theme. Idle's use of interactive flaps adds a dynamic element. The fluidity and grace captured in each illustration mirror the dance between Flora and the flamingo, making the book a visually captivating experience.
This is a wordless book. If I could add a quote I would add “No words are needed to tell their story—only the language of dance.“ I would add this at the end of the book.