Buy this for any child you know! I bought this book for my grandchildren and it is wonderful both as a book for them to read and as a teaching tool to accept the differences in all of us. I would recommend Lu Lu to anyone who has any involvement with children - they will love it! Can’t wait for the author to write a sequel!! -Noelle
Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo is the first in a planned series of children’s picture books designed to give enjoyment to children, parents and caregivers as fun and unique characters tackle and resolve life challenges common to childhood development. The soft cover book is 42 pages with full color illustrations and larger, child-friendly print for easier reading and family enjoyment. A self-discovery exercise and two coloring pages are included in the traditional version but not in the library version. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and kindle!
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About the Author and Illustrator: Robert Lon Barber, LSCSW-Emeritus, MSW, is a child & adolescent therapist and artist who loves dogs, traveling, art museums and pizza! His honors include 5 Gold Key Awards and 8 Honorable Mentions in the National Scholastic Art Awards, published illustrations and artwork, including poster and program art for fairy tale story ballets and exhibitions in Austin, Carefree, Chicago, Evansville, Little Rock, New York City, Phoenix, Savannah, Scottsdale and Wichita. Mr. Barber resides in Scottsdale, AZ, and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. A Word from the Author: I love seeing the journey begin when kids... and adults... enter into the magical world of picture books and ignite the “creative spark” within themselves! It is a marvelous gift to see a child form a living, life-nurturing relationship with a lovable character that inspires, a story that resonates with meaning and art that enriches the soul! My purpose is to create such characters that children & adolescents can relate to, connect with and learn from. I still have all of my children’s books from childhood -- they never fail to generate love, good memories and wisdom! They remain as my most cherished possessions and I continue to this day acquiring picture books to add to my “friend’s list!” My love of children’s picture books will always be an integral part of who I am and my ongoing development as a person... and I look forward to creating more!
Lu Lu is Amazing! Everyone in my household loved Lu Lu! My 5 children range in age from 6 to 18 and they all thoroughly enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations. The author’s true passion for helping people cope with differences within themselves is displayed beautifully from cover to cover. We cannot wait to see a sequel from this author! we have even become friends with Lu Lu on Facebook so we can get updates as soon as they are available. Well done Mr. Barber! -Donna
A Book T0 Treasure! Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, it has a wonderful message! I can’t wait to incorporate this into my lesson plans for the preschool children I teach! -Darla Piepmeier
Dare to be yourself! I got this book for my flamingo-mad 4 year-old daughter and she absolutely loved it! She loved the drawings most and the story... this is turning out to be her favorite book! Eva G. (Germany)
Not Just For Children. The message of Lu Lu is for everyone, young & old, rich & poor, healthy & ailing. We live in a society that teaches us to overcome our different-ness, to be as good as anyone else in all we do, and act like everyone else. This is not only unhealthy, it ignores the real individual within each of us, the individual who can offer unique gifts to the world because he IS an individual. Mr Barber uses the children’s venue to make the story accessible to those of us who don’t want to admit that we struggle with being “different.” I recommend this for everyone, but especially for reading aloud and looking at the beautiful pictures with someone you care about. -Amazon Customer
Enjoy who you are! I have worked with Children who have experienced severe trauma and identity issues for over 40 years. Lu Lu speaks to young children and lets them know that it is ok to be who you are. Finding comfort in who you are may come with some challenges but if you stay true to who you are you will find peace. Love the story, the colors, and the art work. I look forward to the next series of books and maybe a movie someday... -Mike Hoar
Beautiful artwork and positive story! As a children’s television writer, I was intrigued by the idea behind this book - to promote and celebrate a child’s sense of self-worth and individuality, to truly appreciate a person’s unique qualities, but in a fun way. It goes beyond what you might expect to find in an ordinary children’s book by providing extra pages and illustrations for kids to color, and to fill in a chart about what makes them special, allowing them to apply Lu Lu’s story to their own lives. Everyone I have shown the book to has enjoyed the story and was also impressed by the vivid colors and whimsical illustrations. Beautiful artwork. Lu Lu’s journey to accept her differences is a great positive read that parents and kids can enjoy together! - Mark L.
The message of this book is great for kids: It’s OK to be a little different -- if you try to change to be like everybody else you may not be happy. The story is clear and entertaining and the drawings are wonderfully detailed with rich colors and great animal characters. -R. Parisi
I have had the privilege of being one of the first few owners of the new edition of Lu Lu. I was inspired by the uniqueness of the title; after all, who ever heard of a Blue Flamingo? Having two grandsons who stand out as special; I was determined to let them both know that being different is all about their special ways of living; their special ways of being accepted and that we as family would not want them to change themselves in any way. Their qualities are what makes them who they are, and I think, Lu Lu will allow them to see this first hand. This is a book they can read and understand. She has the talents and the knack for illustrating the good in being different. If we were all alike, how dull the world be. In this book, the author has captured the strengths in what we see as ordinary and special, and has put it into words and art for us to realize that we are one of a kind, and after all, celebration of the differences is what our life is all about. Buy Lu Lu today, celebrate her adventures. I am hoping there is more to in the future!! -Jenny Oeltjen
Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo is delightfully written. It teaches a sweet, easy-to-understand lesson that being unique is OK. Truly, I believe there is a bit of Lu Lu in all of us. The book is beautifully illustrated and should delight children of all ages. -Karen S.
Lu Lu and Friends proudly support the creative “spark” in everyone, the nurturing and healing role that art plays in personal development, reading and art programs for children and adults and the ethical and humane treatment of all animals and people.
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