The female lays an egg. She and her mate take turns sitting on it to keep it warm. The egg hatches, and the parents feed the wobbly chick. When the young bird's feathers grow in, it's ready to fly. Off it flaps, a graceful shape against the setting sun. Kristina Rodanas's majestic paintings and Jonathan London's lyrical text pay tribute to one of nature's most beautiful creatures. An Author's Note explaining more about the flamingo is included.