Paul the Peacock
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024

Paul the Peacock

Written & illustrated by Tilly Matthews

A proud peacock loses everything and discovers the true value of friendship.

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32 pages
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Paul the Peacock, proud of his stunning feathers, faces a storm that strips him of his prized plumage. As he ventures through the forest to reclaim them, he learns that true beauty lies in friendship and humility. Will Paul find more than just his feathers on this journey? Discover a tale of laughter, lessons, and the heartwarming power of kindness.

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In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends. Paul has everything. He has the biggest nest, the most loyal friend, and of course, the most beautiful feathers in the forest. But as you can guess, he’s not the humblest of birds… In fact… Paul is a selfish, rude, and arrogant peacock, who isn’t very nice to his friend Norris the Loris and the other animals in the forest. He’s pampered by everyone around him and never has to shake a feather. Then, one evening, “after another long, tiring day of being perfect”, there is a huge storm. Paul loses everything–including his precious feathers. He has to go on an adventure through the forest to try and retrieve his most prized possession. But as he sets off to find his feathers, he ultimately discovers something even more important… This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about kindness, friendship, and humility. This is a fantastically funny fable that gently shows young readers how to be less materialistic, and more modest and mindful of other people’s feelings.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
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Publication
Published
August 6, 2024
Publisher
Happy Yak
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711292253

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