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"'Any chance you guys want a peacock? No kidding!' When Sean Flynn received this text from his North Carolina neighbor, he stared bewilderedly at his phone. He had never considered whether he wanted a peacock. But as an award-winning magazine writer, he was intrigued by this kind of mystery. So he, his wife, and their two young sons became the owners of not one but three charming yet fickle birds: Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle. In Why Peacocks?, Flynn...
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A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco.
Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.
One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick!
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Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.
One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick!
The...
4) Peacocks
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"There's almost nothing more recognizable in the bird world than a male peacock's ostentatious tail, or train. When the blue and green feathers are lifted, fanned out, and shaken, their used to draw in mates. Beginning readers will be in awe of the peacocks gorgeous feathers in this volume introducing the bird. From what they eat to their habitat, the information in the low ATOS text engages budding bird lovers and curious kids alike. Full-color photographs...
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Plum (Matt Phelan) volume 1
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"Young 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. But 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...
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Plum (Matt Phelan) volume 3
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"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." --publisher's website
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"This time the animals decide to work together to rescue an enormous egg that falls from a truck in the road in front of their farm. Working together is, however, not without challenges when three bossy hens are involved. The animals have no idea what is in the egg and have never seen one so big. But over the course of trying to protect it and hatch it, they find themselves quite smitten with it, each imagining that what’s in the egg is a version...
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"Peacock's friends all proudly pop up their tails, but he's too shy to join them. What if his tail isn't as beautiful as everyone expects? When the attention gets to overwhelming, Peacock goes to visit his other animal friends. They all think his tail is very useful: as a broom, as a bridge, and as a decoration. By helping his friends, Peacock finally gains the confidence he needs." --book jacket
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"Paige’s favorite family tradition on the farm is the annual bonfire where everyone tosses in a stone and makes a wish. This time, Paige’s specific wish is one she’s not sure can come true: Don’t let Mom and Grandpa sell the farm. When Paige’s younger brother finds a wounded peacock in the barn, Paige is sure it’s a sign that if she can keep the bird safe, she’ll keep the farm safe too. Peacocks, after all, are known to be fierce protectors...
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"Mo has always felt a little different. While all the other peacocks grew bright, bold, beautiful feathers in rich greens and vibrant blues, Mo's feathers grew in a snowy white. And even though Mo's friends try to include him in their playtime, Mo doesn't like to be reminded that he's different from his friends. But when a storm threatens to ruin the group's annual celebration, Mo must learn to stand tall, strut his stuff, and shake his brilliantly...
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Plum (Matt Phelan) volume 2
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"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?...
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"Eleven-turning-twelve-year-old Cassie is an expert Peacock Detective--she's who the Hudsons from across the street call every time their pet peacocks, William Shakespeare and Virginia, wander away. She has a Notebook for Noticing (like any good detective), a sharp eye for details, and a super smart best friend named Jonas. But there are some things even the greatest Peacock Detective can’t figure out, like why her best friend is so angry lately;...
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Flora books (Molly Idle) volume 3
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In this wordless book with interactive flaps, a little girl named Flora forms a friendship with two peacocks as the three learn to dance together.
20) The peacock
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"What do you do about a peacock in your backyard? World War II has just ended and Barbara is waiting for things to get back to normal. But, instead, her father has to travel to Europe, leaving their Toronto home behind. His company has a plan to give Jewish refugees jobs as tailors so they can immigrate to Canada with their families. So Barbara gets left with her rabble-rousing brothers and her melancholy mother...and a peacock that has just moved...
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