Jill Ker Conway's first children's book tells the story of Felipe, a young flamingo, who is left behind while his flock migrates to find more food. Scared and feeling lonely, Felipe finds comfort in a busybody Egret named Eleanor and a little girl visiting the marsh on her family's vacation. As Felipe awaits the return of his parents, other creatures also care for him until he's grown enough to join the flock and his family.

Jill Ker Conway's first children's book tells the story of Felipe, a young flamingo, who is left behind while his flock migrates to find more food. Scared and feeling lonely, Felipe finds comfort in a busybody Egret named Eleanor and a little girl visiting the marsh on her family's vacation. As Felipe awaits the return of his parents, other creatures also care for him until he's grown enough to join the flock and his family.