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"Lively fun with animal friends."--Kirkus Reviews The animals of
the Athensville Zoo are thrilled to be visiting a local school to
star in a presentation--everyone except for a very nervous peacock
named Plum. And then an unexpected blizzard strands the animals at
the elementary school overnight--yikes! From award-winning author
Matt Phelan, creator of Knights vs. Dinosaurs and its two sequels,
this companion to Leave 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 excited--especially Itch, who
has always wanted to share his knowledge with the world. But Plum
is nervous. What if he doesn't like school? What if the students
don't 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. They'll 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
Phelan's 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 and funny adventures
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 of the Princess in Black and the Mercy Watson series.
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Trouble Finds Plum!
Matt Phelan; Illustrated by Matt Phelan
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R521
R442
Discovery Miles 4 420
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When raccoons invade the Athensville Zoo, it's up to Plum and his
friends to save their beloved home. From award-winning
author-artist Matt Phelan, creator of Knights vs. Dinosaurs and its
two sequels, Trouble Finds Plum! comes the third book about a young
peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always
kindhearted. A hilarious, highly illustrated novel perfect for
reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere. When Plum the
peacock stumbles across a raccoon asking for help finding food on a
gloomy day at the zoo, he is delighted to assist his new friend.
But Scratch the raccoon doesn't stop there. More and more of
Scratch's friends arrive, and soon the zoo is overrun by rowdy and
rude raccoons. Though trouble might have found Plum, Plum has a
plan to save the Athensville Zoo--and make a few new friends at the
same time. Award-winning author Matt Phelan has elementary school
readers at the heart of each book in the Plum series. These young
middle grade novels have short chapters and energetic
black-and-white illustrations on almost every page, and each book
tackles an emotional theme relevant and accessible to the audience.
Full of heart and humor, Trouble Finds Plum! is the third novel
about bighearted Plum the peacock and his adventures at the
Athensville Zoo. The Plum books are ideal for fans of The Princess
in Black and Mercy Watson series.
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Leave It to Plum! (Paperback)
Matt Phelan; Illustrated by Matt Phelan
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R275
R220
Discovery Miles 2 200
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What a perfect autumn day! Papa Bear tells his cubs to bundle up in
the cozy sweaters he knitted for them-but that is easier said than
done. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan has created a
hilarious and warmhearted ode to fall, patience, and knitting.
Sweater Weather will be adored by fans of Anna Dewdney and Tad
Hills. Sweaters on? Not yet! The air is crisp, and the leaves are
bright-it's the perfect autumn day to enjoy the outdoors. Papa Bear
instructs his cubs to put on their sweaters, and patiently waits
downstairs. When he checks on them, he learns that getting ready is
no simple task. But even if this lovable bear family misses out on
their planned outing, the evening sky still holds a beautiful
surprise. Acclaimed author-artist Matt Phelan's rhythmic,
repetitive text and his warm, expressive watercolor paintings are
both humorous and rewarding. Brimming with laughter and love from
this large bear family, Sweater Weather is an irresistible choice
to curl up with during storytime, no matter what the weather is.
Things are fairly normal in Hard Pan, population forty-three. But
to Lucky, fairly normal means fairly boring, and she's restless.
Just in the nick of time, she meets a potential new best friend
named Paloma, who happens to be visiting Hard Pan with her uncle, a
geologist. And before she knows it, Lucky gets stuck in a well,
meets up with a wild burro, discards something she didn't know was
precious, does something unexpectedly cruel, and learns a couple of
the secrets of the universe.
Lucky, age ten, can't wait another day. The meanness gland in her
heart and the crevices full of questions in her brain make running
away from Hard Pan, California (population 43), the rock-bottom
only choice she has.
It's all Brigitte's fault -- for wanting to go back to France.
Guardians are supposed to stay put and look after girls in their
care! Instead Lucky is sure that she'll be abandoned to some
orphanage in Los Angeles where her beloved dog, HMS Beagle, won't
be allowed. She'll have to lose her friends Miles, who lives on
cookies, and Lincoln, future U.S. president (maybe) and member of
the International Guild of Knot Tyers. Just as bad, she'll have to
give up eavesdropping on twelve-step anonymous programs where the
interesting talk is all about Higher Powers. Lucky needs her own --
and quick.
But she hadn't planned on a dust storm.
Or needing to lug the world's heaviest survival-kit backpack
into the desert.
When Flora and her pesky little brother, Crispin, are whisked away
by a swirling and swooping wind, she gets the opportunity of a
lifetime: the chance to give her brother away. With tempting offers
from a dragonfly, the man in the moon, and even the wind itself,
she will find it difficult to choose. But Flora would do anything
to get rid of Crispin, wouldn't she?
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A Kite for Moon (Hardcover)
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple; Illustrated by Matt Phelan
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R518
R439
Discovery Miles 4 390
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Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the
perfect children's book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of
the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times
bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen
and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story
about a young boy's fascination and unlikely friendship with the
moon. What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out
as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to
achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with
your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins
when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He
sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her
someday. This promise propels him through years of studying,
learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until ... he finally
goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. A Kite for
Moon: Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning
artist Matt Phelan Contains a beautiful presentation page, making
this book ideal for gift giving Is the perfect storybook for
children ages 4 to 8 Celebrates every child's fascination with
space Features a gorgeous cover that sparkles and shines with gloss
and foil
Tall tale. Thriller. Gripping historical fiction. This artful,
sparely told graphic novel -- a tale of a boy in Dust Bowl America
-- will resonate with young readers today.
In Kansas in the year 1937, eleven-year-old Jack Clark faces his
share of ordinary challenges: local bullies, his father's failed
expectations, a little sister with an eye for trouble. But he also
has to deal with the effects of the Dust Bowl, including rising
tensions in his small town and the spread of a shadowy illness.
Certainly a case of "dust dementia" would explain who (or what)
Jack has glimpsed in the Talbot's abandoned barn -- a sinister
figure with a face like rain. In a land where it never rains, it's
hard to trust what you see with your own eyes -- and harder still
to take heart and be a hero when the time comes. With phenomenal
pacing, sensitivity, and a sure command of suspense, Matt Phelan
ushers us into a world where desperation is transformed by
unexpected courage.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Life in Sassafras Springs has always been predictable, boring even,
but one afternoon that changes when Eben McAllister's pa challenges
him to find Seven Wonders in Sassafras that rival the real Seven
Wonders of the World. The reward? An adventure that Eben's been
craving -- a trip to Colorado.
Even doesn't think he'll have any luck -- he can't think of one
single thing that could be considered wondrous in Sassafras -- but
he's willing to try. Little does he know that the Wonders he'll
discover among his neighbors, friends, relatives, and family will
give him the adventure of a lifetime...without ever leaving his
home.
After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice, the
authors joined together to create this guidebook for young writers.
The authors mix personal anecdotes with practical guidance on who
to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and
overcome writer's block. Includes writing prompts. Illustrations.
Xander Panda wants to throw a party, but a panda party would have only one guest--himself. So, he decides to invite all the bears. But Koala protests. She's not a bear--she's a marsupial! Does that mean she can't come? Xander rethinks his decision to invite only bears, and "Calling all bears" evolves into "Calling all creatures." The Newbery Medal author Linda Sue Park introduces animal taxonomy in a wonderfully engaging way, and the celebrated artist Matt Phelan's charming ink and watercolor paintings are the icing on the cake.
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