Leave It to Plum!

Leave It to Plum! by Matt Phelan is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel about a kind and curious peacock named Plum who serves as an ambassador at the Athensville Zoo. The story unfolds as Itch, a ningbing with a big ego, plots to escape confinement to become the zoo ambassador. Meanwhile, Plum must use his big heart to save the day amidst the chaos Itch causes. With short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, this humorous and warm book is ideal for reluctant readers and animal lovers, and marks the beginning of an exciting series about the adventures of Plum and Itch at the zoo.