The animals of the Athensville Zoo are thrilled to be visiting a local school to star in a presentationeveryone except for a very nervous peacock named Plum. And then an unexpected blizzard strands the animals at the elementary school overnightyikes! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, creator ofKnights vs. Dinosaurs and its two sequels, this companion toLeave It to Plum!is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.The animals of the Athensville Zoo are going to school! Lizzie the zookeeper has Plum the peacock and his friends loaded in the zoo van to travel to a nearby elementary school to give a presentation. Most of the animals are excitedespecially Itch, who has always wanted to share his knowledge with the world. But Plum is nervous. What if he doesnt like school? What if the students dont like him? What if he messes up the whole presentation?Then an unexpected blizzard derails the whole trip, and Plum and his friends have to stay overnight in the empty school. Theyll meet new friends, such as the classroom mice who rule the school, and the wise old turtle who supervises the library. And when Itch gets himself into a whole snowdrift of trouble, Plum overcomes his nerves to save the day!With short chapters and humorous black-and-white art throughout, award-winning author-artist Matt Phelans young middle grade novels about bighearted Plum the peacock and the Athensville Zoo are just right for newly independent readers. The Plum books are fun andfunnyadventures that tackle relatable emotional themes such as performance anxiety and being a good friend.A Snow Day for Plum!continues the hilarious adventures of the young peacock with a big heart and the small mammal with a big ego. A Snow Day for Plum! is perfect for fans ofthe Princess in Blackand the Mercy Watson series.
