{"product_id":"leave-it-to-plum-9780063079182","title":"Leave It to Plum!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An instant hit.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A splendid hullabaloo at the zoo.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Texas Bluebonnet Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen 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, \u003cem\u003eLeave It to Plum!\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach book in the Leave It to Plum series features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eLively 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.\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeave It to Plum! \u003c\/em\u003eis 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 \u003cem\u003efunny\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Phelan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.58w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063079182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e515708 \/ Leave It to Plum!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhelan, Matt:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Phelan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author and illustrator of several novels for young readers, including the five books in the acclaimed Plum series and \u003cem\u003eKnights vs. Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e and its two sequels. Matt Phelan's picture books include\u003cem\u003e Sweater Weather\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTurtle Walk\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePignic\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDruthers\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also the creator of the graphic novels \u003cem\u003eThe Storm in the Barn \u003c\/em\u003e(winner of a Scott O'Dell Award), \u003cem\u003eAround the World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBluffton\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eSnow White: A Graphic Novel.\u003c\/em\u003e Matt Phelan lives in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51823066022174,"sku":"9780063079182","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4247\/3502\/files\/img_b6b2d345-eba2-4ec7-85b1-d25b663612cd.jpg?v=1778197757","url":"https:\/\/i55bookfairs.com\/products\/leave-it-to-plum-9780063079182","provider":"I55 Book Fairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}