"Pinkalicious," the live action musical based on the popular series of children's books of the same name, will be staged at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 16, State Theatre for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton.

The New York Times best-selling "Pinkalicous" books tell the story of the adventures of a little girl whose parents call her "Pinkalicious" because she loves the color pink.

The "Pinkalicious" series, written by sisters Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, who also illustrates the books, are a staple in many a little girl's library of favorite books, including my own seven-year-old daughter, Annabelle, who has been reading "Pinkalicous" with me since before she could read herself.

As a mother of a little one who loves all things pink, purple and girly, it is easy to see the appeal of books with frothy fun titles like "Pinkalicous," "Purplicious" and "Goldilicous" to young girls.

Vital Theatre Company, which produces the touring production of "Pinkalicious," is well-known for producing live shows based on favorite children's books, including "Fancy Nancy" and "Angelina Ballerina." The theater company, based in New York City, has received several awards since its founding in 1999, including the Best Family Musical Award for "Stinky Kids The Musical" in 2012.

Theresa K. Pond, director of the touring production of "Pinkalicous," believes that "Pinkalicous," in book and musical form, is so popular because Pinkalicous is a fearless little girl.

"PInkalicous dives into life," says Pond. "She eats life up. It gets her into trouble at times, but she has a natural innate instinct to explore and to be herself. If she loves something, she loves it. She doesn't worry about loving it, or second-guess herself as adults can do."

In the musical "Pinkalicious," Pinkalicous can't stop eating pink cupcakes, even when her parents warn her to stop. She ends up at the doctor's office with "pinkitis," and turns pink from head to toe.

At first, this pink-loving girl is delighted to be so pink, but over time, she tires of looking so rosy and wants to return to her normal. With trademark "Pinkalicous" determination, Pinkalicious figures a way out of her unusual predicament all by herself.

Pond's favorite musical number in the show is the finale.

"The finale involves Pinkalicious' dad, and is about learning to appreciate what you have," she explains. "Her father tells her that who she is right now is enough. It brings everyone together in what feels like a big pink warm hug. It brings a tear to my eye every time. The musical ia a fun, adventurous and touching story."

At just one hour, "Pinkalicous" is designed to keep the attention of its audience of young girls and boys. A line of little ones dressed in their "pinki-est" garb will be waiting patiently outside the State Theatre to attend "Pinkalicous." My daughter, Annabelle, will be thrilled to be one of them.

Tickets: statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132