![]() ![]() In floppy black flippers, and already in stark contrast to the flamingo’s lean grace. The book opens on a flamingo in a perfect passé. And note something about that deceptively simple tagline, ‘ Friendship is a beautiful dance.’ Besides being a lovely sentiment, it sets up the reader to really count the time, hear the music, and expect an overwhelming crescendo. And of course, it’s also the cheery color of dear Flora’s daisy-spotted swim cap. That bright yellow is a perfect complement to the sweet shades of pink. Done for.īut the pale pink and yellow in a freshly-cracked-open Flora and the Flamingo might have pushed me over the ooooooh-top. She had me at the pale pink and yellow striped wallpaper. I think the first Molly Idle illustration I ever saw was something from her latest release, Tea Rex. ![]()
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