Leave It to Plum! - by Matt Phelan

Leave It to Plum! is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel that follows the adventures of a big-hearted peacock named Plum as he navigates the busy zoo he calls home.

With short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, this book is perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.

When a small mammal with an oversized ego tries to take over the zoo, Plum steps in to save the day! Join Plum on his mission to "mingle, guide, delight" as he befriends a sad and solitary street kitty and saves all the peafowl from a frightening fate.

With an expressive ink-and-wash animal portraits that pack each chapter of well-paced narrative, this book is a hoot for younger middle grade readers with a mild dose of danger for spice and an extroverted protagonist on a mission to 'mingle, guide, delight'.

Don't miss out on this instant hit with kids who like to root for the underdog!