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Pink!

By Margaret Wild
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In Pink!, a young penguin named Patrick faces an unexpected change when he turns pink overnight, unlike his black-and-white peers in Antarctica. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Patrick learns valuable lessons about acceptance and celebrating one's uniqueness. This delightful tale captures the importance of embracing individuality amidst peer pressures.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you love stories about friendship and self-acceptance. With playful language and charming illustrations, it beautifully tackles themes of diversity and belonging, making it a delightful read for young children and those who cherish tales with meaningful messages.

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Pink was born to stand out.

Pink! is a small dinosaur who stands out from the crowd. Hide-and-seek is her favourite game, but her colour means she's always the first one to be found. She doesn't want to be pink anymore... until her difference helps her friends find their way home again.

An adorable new picture book about accepting yourself and finding your strengths, from award-winning author Margaret Wild and award-winning illustrator Judith Rossell.

Awards

Shortlisted - Speech Pathology Book of the Year 2021

Notable - CBCA Book of the Year Award (Early Childhood) 2021

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Pink! by Margaret Wild is praised for its vibrant illustrations and heartfelt story about individuality and belonging. Reviewers appreciate the gentle humour and the way the book addresses themes of self-acceptance and friendship in an approachable manner for children. The narrative is engaging and encourages young readers to embrace their uniqueness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460757611

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Judith Rossell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Margaret Wild

About the Author

Margaret Wild was born in South Africa and came to Australia in 1972. She has been a journalist on newspapers and magazines, and she worked as a book editor in children's publishing for sixteen years, responsible for managing and commissioning a large range of titles. She lives in Sydney and now writes full-time. Margaret has written more than 40 books for children. Her books are published around the world and have won numerous awards. Judith Rossell is the multi-award-winning author-illustrator of the bestselling Stella Montgomery trilogy, Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire and Wakestone Hall, and the middle-grade novel, The Midwatch. Before beginning her career in children's books, she worked as a government scientist and also for a cotton-spinning company. Judith has written sixteen books and illustrated more than eighty. Her work has been published in the US and UK, and translated into twenty languages. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. www.judithrossell.com

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