Meet a flamingo of a different stripe! “Mama, why are we pink?” asks an ever-curious young flamingo named Sylvie. Like Leo Lionni’s chameleon in  A Color of His Own , Sylvie comes to learn that being yourself is the best thing to be. When she learns that it’s due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim “You are what you eat!” to a whole new level. Her new diet leads to some very interesting new looks—from scarlet to stripey to positively purple! "The artwork masterfully captures each of Sylvie's emotions in both facial expression and body language. Sattler's message is delivered effectively without being preachy. This will be a hit in just about every setting." --KIRKUS REVIEWS (APRIL 15, 2009) "There is a surprise ending that will surely induce giggles from kids. Sattler's art steals the show; the colors are eye-popping and vibrant, right to the swirling bright endpapers. As Sylvie changes colors the background changes hues as well. This title is sure to create story time magic." "The delightful illustrations showing long-legged, expressive Sylvie in her many permutations against colorful abstract backdrops give this the feel of a fashion show. These scenes are alternated with sequences of Sylvie finding the sources for her new looks along the beach, and the results create a pleasant rhythm. Reminiscent of A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon (1998) and Olivia (without the attitude) by Ian Falconer (2000)." "This is one of those titles whose art work will brighten your day. It just can't help it. So, I asked Jennifer to stop by for one of my in-her-own-words illustrator features." Jennifer Sattler’s expressive watercolors bring Sylvie and her sunny environment and creative outlook to life. This is Jennifer’s first picture book for Random House Children’s Books. She has taught painting and drawing and exhibited extensively, winning an NEA grant in 1996. She is now a full-time mom living in Greenfield, New York.