Leave it to Plum!
Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan is a young middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022. This engaging story follows Plum, a big-hearted peacock at Athensville Zoo, as he navigates the challenges posed by Itch, a small marsupial with grand ambitions. With 114 pages of lively black-and-white illustrations, this book is designed to appeal to reluctant readers and animal lovers alike.
Readers will find a humorous tale that emphasizes themes of cooperation and friendship, making it suitable for young audiences. The narrative features short chapters that are ideal for reading aloud, fostering social and emotional learning competencies. As the first installment in a five-book series, Leave It to Plum! offers an entertaining exploration of zoo life and the adventures of its animal inhabitants, encouraging a love of reading through its relatable characters and engaging storyline.
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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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