Periwinkle Smith and the Twirly Whirly Tutu

John & Wendy Periwinkle Smith and the Twirly, Whirly Tutu. Periwinkle Smith and the Twirly, Whirly Tutu is a children's picture book by John & Wendy about a girl who loves her white tutu, which makes her feel capable of anything, until she gets a big pink spot on it. The story follows her creative attempts to remove the stain, from scaring it away to turning it into a kite, and ultimately learning to embrace the "spot" as a new, unique pattern, teaching a lesson about making the best of a bad situation. Key details Authors/Illustrators: John & Wendy Genre: Children's Fiction Publication Date: 2009 Plot: Periwinkle's beloved white tutu gets a big pink spot, which stops her from dancing until she finds a creative way to make the spot part of her tutu, turning a problem into a new design. Themes: Creativity, problem-solving, and embracing imperfections.