Fabulous Fifi, the Flamenco Flamingo: questions to ask and activities to try
Fifi the flamingo loves flamenco, and she is fabulous. Fabulous Fifi, the Flamenco Flamingo is a tongue-twisting, joyful celebration of being yourself.
What age is it for? Fabulous Fifi, the Flamenco Flamingo is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Being fabulous, being yourself, and having a go in front of others.
Fabulous Fifi, the Flamenco Flamingo (Alice Corrie and Ipek Konak)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Being fabulous, being yourself, and having a go in front of others
Read the tongue twisters fast and laugh when you get them wrong. Talk about something your child loves doing, even if it doesn't always go to plan.
What it helps with
- Confidence and self-expression
- Performing in front of others
- Trying again when things go wrong
- Tongue twisters and wordplay
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did Fifi love?”
- “What happened when she danced in front of everyone?”
- “How did she feel?”
- “What did she do next?”
- “What makes you feel fabulous?”
- “Can you say the tongue twister?”
5-minute activities to try together
Dance show
Put on music and have a family dance show. Everyone takes a turn, however they dance.
Tongue twisters
Make up a tongue twister with your child's name and try to say it fast.
Free printables: Fabulous Fifi, the Flamenco Flamingo worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- A child who measures themselves against what other children can do
- Age
- 4-7
Julian Is a Mermaid (Jessica Love)
- Best for
- Being yourself, and being loved for it
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
- Being yourself, whatever anyone expects
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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