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Description
A little girl, who is obsessed with the color pink, eats so many pink cupcakes that she herself turns pink. The coauthor is Elizabeth Kann.
Quick Summary
If your little one is obsessed with pink, Pinkalicious is a quick, fun read that turns a simple love of color into a hilarious adventure. The story follows a girl who eats so many pink cupcakes that she literally turns pink from head to toe, and the rest of the book watches her attempts to get back to her normal color while dealing with the chaos that ensues at school and at home. It's perfect for early readers or kids who need a short, lighthearted story, especially those who are just starting to read chapter books, because the 680-word count keeps the pacing snappy and the bright illustrations keep the pages lively. Parents will appreciate that the humor is gentle and the message about moderation is delivered without being preachy, making it a good pick for bedtime or a classroom read-aloud. Fans of playful, color-themed books like Fancy Nancy will probably love this one as well, since it has the same sparkle of self-expression and a tiny bit of mischief. Overall, Pinkalicious is a sweet, silly story that can spark conversations about why we love certain colors and what happens when we go a little overboard.