{"product_id":"leave-it-to-plum-paperback","title":"Leave It to Plum! - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Phelan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Phelan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003e\"A buoyant tale.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\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, the creator of \u003cem\u003eKnights vs. Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e and its two sequels, \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\u003eYoung Plum is one of the peacock ambassadors for the Athensville Zoo. Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the 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\u003eWith short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, award-winning author Matt Phelan's\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeave It to Plum!\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel full of warmth and humor. The first hilarious story in a series about a young peacock with a big heart, a small mammal with a big ego, and the busy zoo they both live in is perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and Mercy Watson series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.5 x 5.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave It to Plum!\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765756395808,"sku":"9780063079182","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0486f760d0b2f873556b91832bfa6902.webp?v=1780278946","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/leave-it-to-plum-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}