The Lost Flamingo: a Sanibel Island Adventure About Bravery, Family, and Florida’s Flamingos.

When a fierce storm sweeps across the gulf, one young flamingo is torn from his family and carried far across Florida’s wild coast to Sanibel Island.

Alone at the Sanibel Island Lighthouse, he must find the courage to journey home through mangrove forests, past the famous J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, and across paths guarded by a lurking bobcat. Along the way, he discovers that asking for help is the bravest thing you can do, as a cast of Florida’s most remarkable animals including a blue crab, a great blue heron, a brown pelican, and the rare Sanibel Rice Rat, guide him on his adventure.15+ real flamingo facts woven into the story (Did you know a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance?)Stunning watercolor paintings of Florida’s coastal landscapes by fine artist Rachel PiercePerfect read-aloud for ages 4–8 Ideal for bedtime, classrooms, and family story timeThemes: Family, bravery, perseverance, resilience, and Florida wildlife”A beautiful, heartfelt adventure that teaches children they are never truly lost when they have the courage to keep going.”

From the creators of By the Sea Turtle’s Nest, a new Florida picture book treasure from Sanibel Lighthouse Press.