A Snow Day for Plum! - by Matt Phelan (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Sid Fleischman Award for Humor Finalist

SCBWI Golden Kite Award Finalist

The animals of the Athensville Zoo are going to school! But then an unexpected blizzard strands the animals at the elementary school overnight--yikes! This sequel to Leave It to Plum! is a highly illustrated young middle grade animal adventure, a funny chapter book perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.

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.

Each book in the Leave It to Plum series features:

• Lively black-and-white illustrations by the author on almost every page.
• Short, humorous chapters ideal for reading aloud and for reluctant readers.
• Social and emotional learning competencies appropriate for young middle grade readers.
• Engaging high-interest, low reading level stories to develop literacy skills and nurture a love of reading.

A Snow Day for Plum! is the second book in a 5-book series about a young peacock with a big heart and the busy zoo he lives in. Just right for newly independent readers, these fun and funny adventures about overcoming fear tackle relatable emotional themes such as performance anxiety and being a good friend. Perfect for fans of the Princess in Black and the Mercy Watson series.

Review Quotes

"Several animals from the Athensville Zoo are on their way to visit an elementary school. . . . Plum, the usually chipper peacock, on the other hand, is anxious--maybe the schoolchildren won't like him or he'll get lost. So when they arrive at the school to find the students have been sent home due to a blizzard, Plum is relieved. . . . The pace is brisk, and sequel seekers will be pleased to revisit familiar characters . . . Lively fun with animal friends." - Kirkus Reviews