Feathers for Peacock

Description

Long ago, when the world was brand new, all birds were naked. It wasn’t fair. Foxes had fur. Turtles had shells. Birds deserved warm coats, too. Disgruntled, they approach the first full spring moon for advice. Birds of all shapes and sizes attend the meeting. Everyone except Peacock. He arrives on the scene late, to find his friends covered with warm, colorful feathers. “Look at Peacock! He’s still naked!” All the birds stare at poor Peacock trembling in the cold night air. What will Peacock and his friends do? Find out in this beautiful and charming pourquoi story about kindness. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules blends folktale motifs from around the world to offer an original explanation for why the peacock has such beautiful feathers.An appendix provides more information about peacocks. Helen Cann’s stunning illustrations give young readers fun opportunities to identify the colors and plant life of spring. Feathers for Peacock is a gently humorous tale of generosity and friendship. Review: A wonderful find! - This book entertains my 2-year-old granddaughter so much! She asks me to read it several times a week. I bought it for her when she was a baby and now she appreciates the both the pictures and the story. The illustrations are very bright and the story is magical. It also helps her identify different birds. We love it so much I bought another copy for my house and one for my neice who is expecting. Review: Beautiful Illustrations - This is a beautiful story, both the illustrations and the message. My 5 and 7 year olds loved it!