An instant hit.Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksA splendid hullabaloo at the zoo.BooklistA buoyant tale.School Library JournalWhen a small mammal with an oversized ego tries to take over the zoo, just leave it to the big-hearted peacock Plum to save the day! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, the creator ofKnights vs. Dinosaursand its two sequels,Leave It to Plum!is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.Young Plum is one of the peacock ambassadors for the Athensville Zoo. Every day the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the zoos 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 ningbinga type of very small marsupialdoesnt understand why those birdbrains should get so much freedom while hes all cooped up. So he plots and plots, sure that hewillescape and becomethezoo ambassador!With short chapters and energetic black-and-white illustrations, award-winning author Matt PhelansLeave It to Plum!is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel full of warmth and humor.The first hilarious story in a series about a young peacock with a big heart, a small mammal with a big ego, and the busy zoo they both live in is perfect for fans ofthe Princess in BlackandMercy Watsonseries.