“Fussy Flamingo” by Sarah Vaughan James is a vibrant, engaging flamingo book for kids that teaches young readers about the importance of trying new things. This story follows a young flamingo, Lola, who is very particular about what she eats (no shrimp, thank you very much). Accompanied by some interesting facts about flamingos, the story of Lola is particularly resonant with parents who know the struggle of introducing variety all too well… but it’s perfect for their little fussy eaters too.

We got this for our very own picky eater! It’s story is so fun to read and is beautifully illustrated. My toddlers both love the flamingos, although I’m not sure they grasp the idea to try new foods just yet it’s still a great book to have on repeat.

– irisheyed

“The Foodie Flamingo” by Vanessa Howl is a delightful picture book that has two noble purposes: to teach kids to love flamingos… and food! The importance of healthy eating is a key message, but it’s told in an engaging way through the main character, Frankie, a flamingo who is tired of eating shrimps. With pleasant illustrations provided by Pablo Pino, and including some excellent tips for expanding culinary horizons, “The Foodie Flamingo” is one of the lesser-known flamingo books for kids but one that could nonetheless prove a welcome addition to your bookshelf.

What a great book! My kids, ages 5 and 8, both love it. The 5-year-old wanted to read it 4-5 times the first day we got it, and the 8-year-old is fascinated by the “How To Be A Foodie” tips in the back. (They’re great tips – for adults too.) It’s a gentle, colorful story that encourages joy and culinary exploration.

– Unknown Amazon Customer

“Mingo the Flamingo” was written and illustrated by the accomplished Pete Oswald and is an inspiring story about a flamingo who, having crash landed in the snow of Siberia with a broken wing, desperately seeks a way to reunite with the rest of his flock. With the help and training of some new Siberian friends, he (eventually) does exactly that: but not without a few mishaps on the way. 

Pete Oswald is a seasoned children’s illustrator, credited with bringing titles like “The Bad Seed,” “The Good Egg,” “The Cool Bean,” “The Couch Potato,” and “The Smart Cookie”. However, we think “Mingo the Flamingo”, one of the best flamingo books for kids out there and may well be the best of the lot.

I bought this for my flamingo obsessed 2 year old and it is such a cute story about an unlikely group of animals banding together to get a little flamingo back home after a terrible storm during his first flight South. I also like the art style that makes the pink stand out so strongly against the grays and whites.

–  Kate Pischke

“Felipe the Flamingo” by Jill Ker Conway is a genuinely touching story and a true hidden gem on this list of the best flamingo books for kids. Felipe himself is a young flamingo who starts the story with a big problem: he was left behind after his flock migrated to find more food. Yet, despite these unfortunate beginnings, the rest of this kids flamingo book is a true story of hope that can warm even the coldest hearts. With the care and love of other creatures on the river, Felipe is eventually grown enough to join the flock and his family.

I bought this for my flamingo obsessed 2 year old and it is such a cute story about an unlikely group of animals banding together to get a little flamingo back home after a terrible storm during his first flight South. I also like the art style that makes the pink stand out so strongly against the grays and whites.

–  Karen E Taylor

“Sylvie” by Jennifer Sattler is a heartwarming story about a flamingo who just wants to be herself. Sylvie loves to do things her own way, especially when it comes to experimenting with her appearance through eating different types of food. With the help of some supportive friends, Sylvie learns to embrace her uniqueness and be true to herself. With colorful, playful, and humorous illustrations by the author Jennifer Sattler herself, “Sylvie” is among the perfect flamingo books for kids who sometimes feel like they don’t fit in.

Svlvie is a cute book about loving who you are! What a fun story for young kids to hear. This story is about a little flamingo who learned how she is pink (by eating shrimp). After learning that, she started to eat everything she saw to see if she could be that color/pattern. In the end, she realized she wanted to be like her old self. It’s nice for students to hear that, it also was silly and had my students laughing. I also like how it taught my students a random cool fact – how flamingos are pink!

–  The Reality B

“Four Furious Flamingos” by Kelly Bourne – unlike many of the other flamingo books for kids on this list – isn’t a story about flamingos as such. However, given its excellent illustrations and extremely important pedagogical message, we thought we’d include it anyway. “Four Furious Flamingos” is in fact a counting book that aims to acclimatize children with the different emotions they experience in their young lives: helping them to understand the feeling and develop coping strategies around it. As such, it’s a must-have on your family bookshelf.

This book is a great way to introduce little kids to emotions and spark conversations about an important topic. Kids and parents will love the beautiful and detailed illustrations.

–  Taenia Saginata