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MY REVIEW
Zinnia is a beautiful little pink girl. The only problem is that she lives in a golden world. All the people, even her parents, are golden. When Zinnia goes to school the children laugh at her and tell her that pink stinks.
Zinnia’s self-esteem sinks and she asks her parents about her color. Her dad told her about the Golden Prism that produced all the colors of the world. She set out on a journey to reach this place so she could have a color change. She wanted to fit in. Along the way she met other people that told her to enjoy her uniqueness, her sweet scent, and her ability to stand out.
My favorite part of the book was the artwork. The illustrations are so bold and the various colored characters made each page come alive. Children of the recommended ages 3-8 will love this and enjoy having it read to them. The book’s message is that no matter what people’s opinion is, that doesn’t make it the truth. It’s important to love our differences that make us unique.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by J.C. Benthin
Illustrated by Andy Catling
Ages 3-8 | 34 Pages
Publisher: Kaleidoscope Volcano | ISBN-13: 978-1733990028
Publisher’s Synopsis: 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?
PURCHASE LINKS
https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781733990028
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anything-but-pink-j-c-benthin/1141343692
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.
For more information, visit https://www.jcbenthin.com/.
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TOUR SCHEDULE
| Monday, May 9, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewBook Tour Kick-Off |
| Tuesday, May 10, 2022Crafty Moms ShareA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Wednesday, May 11, 2022Life Is What It’s CalledAn interview with J.C. Benthin |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Friday, May 13, 2022Twirling Book PrincessA book giveaway of Anything But Pink |
| Monday, May 16, 2022The Momma SpotA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2022J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2022Confessions of a Book AddictA book giveaway of Anything But Pink |
| Thursday, May 19, 2022Lisa’s ReadingA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Friday, May 20, 2022Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersAn article by author J.C. Benthin |
| Monday, May 23, 2022Because I Said SoA book review of Anything But Pink |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2022Me Two BooksA book activity for Anything But Pink |
| Wednesday, May 25, 2022Ravenz ReviewzAn interview with J.C. Benthin |
| Thursday, May 26, 2022A Dream Within A DreamA book review of Anything But Pink |
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Anything But Pink and a Pink is Unique tote!
One (1) winner receives:
An autographed copy of Anything But Pink
A ‘Pink is Unique’ tote
Two (2) winners receive:
An autographed copy of Anything But Pink
GIVEAWAY Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Anything But Pink and a Pink is Unique tote! One (1) winner receives: An autographed copy of Anything But Pink A ‘Pink is Unique’ tote Two (2) winners receive: An autographed copy of Anything But Pink Anything But Pink: Book Giveaway
I’d like to win this giveaway because this book sounds like a fun read.
Adorable cover
Anything But Pink sounds like a delightful book to teach our children about being different, thanks for sharing your review, Lisa! Have a marvelous TGIF!
Thank you for sharing your review of this book, this sounds like a great story to share with my granddaughters
This sounds like a wonderful book for my nieces.