{"product_id":"leave-it-to-plum-book-matt-phelan-9780063079182","title":"Leave It to Plum!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"An instant hit.\"--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A splendid hullabaloo at the zoo.\"--Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Texas Bluebonnet Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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, Leave It to Plum! is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.\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\u003e \u003cli\u003eLively black-and-white illustrations by the author on almost every page.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort, humorous chapters ideal for reading aloud and for reluctant readers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial and emotional learning competencies appropriate for young middle grade readers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging high-interest, low reading level stories to develop literacy skills and nurture a love of reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeave 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49748571947281,"sku":"CIN0063079186G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50343366066449,"sku":"CIN0063079186VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50983171391761,"sku":"NIN9780063079182","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53433012977937,"sku":"CIN0063079186A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0063079186.jpg?v=1751100705","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/leave-it-to-plum-book-matt-phelan-9780063079182","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}