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Madeline is very fond of Grandfather Gilderberry. He's always busy in his workshop, creating crazy potions. , and he always has a smile on his face. Madeline's dad thinks he's a bit bonkers and Madeline's mum thinks the same but gives him a pass because he's old. But Madeline? She thinks Grandfather Gilberberry is just great. Particularly on her birthday when he unfailingly arrives with a selection of potions and allows her to choose one as a gift. And he always says the same thing...

Besides the story, young readers will learn counting and colours as they go through ''Don't Drink the Pink''. And they will also find out about the pluses and minuses of growing older in a safe and kindly way. Every child deserves a figure in their lives who always has a twinkle in their eye. Madeline's Grandfather Gilderberry is the perfect example and Madeline's birthday adventures were a pleasure to read about. ''Just Don't Drink the Pink'' would make a great addition to any child's picture book shelfbookshelf.

You might also enjoy [[The Grumpface by B C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia|The Grumpface]], also by B C R Fegan, which has some delicious rhyme and a lot of laughter. And we'd better not forget [[Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen|Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32]].