By Tilly Matthews (author) Part of the Peacock Tales series
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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.
Tilly Matthews completed an MA in illustration at Nottingham Trent University, and now freelance illustrates alongside working part-time at Nottingham Trent. She has her own range of prints and products under the brand Teshley Designs, and is now focussing on her picture books. After graduating, Tilly worked as a designer at Ladybird Books before going freelance in 2020 to focus on her illustration career.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Paul the Peacock and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Paul the Peacock features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Debuts, Stories about Family and Friends, Funny, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Picture storybooks, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Paul the Peacock was written by Tilly Matthews and published by Happy Yak
Paul the Peacock has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Peacock Tales series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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