Leave It to Plum!
Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan is a young middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 10, 2023. This 128-page book features lively illustrations and follows the adventures of Plum, a big-hearted peacock at Athensville Zoo, as he navigates the challenges posed by Itch, a small mammal with an oversized ego. The story is designed to engage reluctant readers and animal lovers alike, presenting a humorous narrative that unfolds in short, accessible chapters.
In Leave It to Plum!, readers will find a delightful mix of friendship, social themes, and humor as Plum strives to maintain harmony in the zoo. The book emphasizes cooperation and emotional learning, making it suitable for young readers who are developing their literacy skills. With its engaging storyline and relatable themes, this first installment in the Leave It to Plum series is crafted to nurture a love of reading while providing entertaining adventures that resonate with children.
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“An instant hit.”–Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“A splendid hullabaloo at the zoo.”–Booklist
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When a small mammal with an oversized ego tries to take over the zoo, just leave it to the big-hearted peacock Plum to save the day! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, Leave It to Plum! is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.
Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among Athensville Zoo’s visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grown-ups alike. The peacocks are very proud of their responsibility; none so much as kind, curious Plum.
But Itch the ningbing–a type of very small marsupial–doesn’t understand why those birdbrains should get so much freedom while he’s all cooped up. So he plots and plots, sure that he will escape and become the zoo ambassador!
Each book in the Leave It to Plum series features:
- Lively black-and-white illustrations by the author on almost every page.
- Short, humorous chapters ideal for reading aloud and for reluctant readers.
- Social and emotional learning competencies appropriate for young middle grade readers.
- Engaging high-interest, low reading level stories to develop literacy skills and nurture a love of reading.
Leave It to Plum! is the first book in a 5-book series about a young peacock with a big heart and the busy zoo he lives in. Just right for newly independent readers, these fun and funny adventures tackle relatable emotional themes such as cooperation and being a good friend. Perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and the Mercy Watson series.
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