To fit in or to stand out? It's a personal choice question with no definitive answer. Join Zinnia from Anything But Pink in her search for the option that suits her best and enter to win a lovely prize pack celebrating the realease of this new picture book by J.C. Benthin!
My Review:
Featuring beautiful artwork and colorful characters, Anything But Pink presents a delightful story about self-love and self-acceptance. Zinnia is perfectly happy with being the only pink person in a golden world until a mean boy makes a nasty comment about her color on the first day of school. Feeling compelled to change her skin color, Zinnia sets out on an expedition to the legendary Kaleidoscope Volcano, in hopes of finding the Crystal Prism that makes all the colors of the world. During her journey, she encounters three special children, each in a different color and with a stimulating message to share.
Pink is the color frequently associated with love and affection. It is also a very popular dreamy color among girls. Young readers are very likely to side with the charming pink girl and feel strongly about how unfair and hurtful the bully's ridicule is. The employment of vibrant colors and stunning natural scenery in the illustrations fits neatly with the book's theme, showing that diversity makes the world prettier and more interesting. Zinnia's adventure is made more enchanting and memorable by its fairy tale elements. My little one is particularly fascinated by the Cloud Escalator which connects the golden city up in the air and the Earth-like place where the Kaleidoscope Volcano is located. He keeps wondering how it feels to walk on the fluffy-looking Cloud Escalator and how fast it can move.
The lessons Zinnia learns from her colorful new friends are simple yet empowering: don't be afraid to stand out from the crowd for being unique; opinions are not to be mistaken for facts and be careful not to let what others say or think about you bias your own judgement; love yourself as who you are and learn to embrace the one and only YOU. Parents may want to point out that uniqueness doesn't have to be limited to physical appearance. One may stand out with their ability or personality as well. This book is worth reading over and over again to reinforce positive thinking and nurture self-love.
About the Book:
Ages 3-8 | 34 Pages
Publisher: Kaleidoscope Volcano | ISBN-13: 978-1733990028
Zinnia is the only pink person in a very gold world. After being told that pink stinks by a golden bully, she goes on a quest to get rid of her pink for good. Along the way, Zinnia learns a valuable lesson. Will she embrace her unique pink, or will she change to be just like everyone else?
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About the Author:
J.C. Benthin has been writing since a young age winning a Father’s Day essay contest with the Kansas City Star justifying “Why my Dad’s the Best Outdoorsman” which won a John Deere Lawnmower and a Weber Grill. She has written Timmy the Time Machine, Pink Princess, and Anything but a Prince for a next-generation interactive children’s publisher. She has also written two young adult novels titled Catapult and Slingshot in The Kingston Chronicles Series. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She resides in Berkeley, California.
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One lucky grand prize winner will receive an autographed copy of Anything But Pink and a 'Pink is Unique' tote!
Two additional winners will each receive an autographed copy of Anything But Pink!
Giveaway ends 6/9. Open to US only. Please enter below. Good luck!
Anything But Pink: Book GiveawayDisclosure: This is a sponsored post in. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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