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Feathers for Peacock

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781937786533 Author(s): Jacqueline Jules Format: Hardcover Year: 2016 Publisher: Wisdom Tales Dimensions: 208 x 257 x 13 (w x l x h) Pages: 28 Pages: 4-8

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Description: Long ago, when theworld was brand new, all birds were naked. It wasn't fair. Foxes had fur.Turtles had shells. Birds deserved warm coats, too. Disgruntled, theyapproach the first full spring moon for advice. Birds of all shapes and sizesattend the meeting. Everyone except Peacock. He arrives on the scene late, tofind his friends covered with warm, colorful feathers. 'Look at Peacock! He'sstill naked!' All the birds stare at poor Peacock trembling in the cold nightair. What will Peacock and his friends do? Find out in this beautiful andcharming pourquoi storyabout kindness. Award-winning authorJacqueline Jules blends folktale motifs from around the world to offer anoriginal explanation for why the peacock has such beautiful feathers. An appendix provides more informationabout peacocks. Helen Cann's stunning illustrations give young readers funopportunities to identify the colors and plant life of spring. Feathers for Peacock is a gentlyhumorous tale of generosity and friendship.

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