Matt Phelan
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Plum volume 1
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Every day at the Athensville Zoo the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grownups alike, and kind, curious Plum is the peacock most proud of their responsibility.
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Plum volume 4
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When one of Plum's peachick wards fall into the hands of the notorious Bickle brats, he and his friends at the Athensville Zoo set out to rescue her.
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Plum volume 3
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When raccoons invade the Athensville Zoo, it is up to Plum and his friends to save their beloved home.
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The animals of the Athensville Zoo are thrilled to be visiting a local school to star in a presentation, everyone except for a very nervous peacock named Plum. And then an unexpected blizzard strands the animals at the elementary school overnight, yikes! From award-winning author Matt Phelan, creator of Knights vs. Dinosaurs and its two sequels, this companion to “Leave It to Plum!” is a highly illustrated young middle grade novel perfect for...
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An ALA Notable Title
"Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts."-Booklist (starred review)
Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet-DINOSAURS!
This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and...
6) Pignic
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2018]
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"A pig experiences adversity but in the end enjoys a perfect summer day"--
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Plum volume 5
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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[2025]
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When the Athensville Zoo undergoes renovations, Plum, a peppy peacock, initially feels overwhelmed by the changes, but eventually discovers that embracing them can lead to even greater things.
8) Turtle walk
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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[2020]
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"A family of turtles goes for a long, long walk that has an unexpected and very fun ending"--
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Wherever there is injustice, nefarious plots, or threats to society, the Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck are there to stop them!
A sly villain with a plan to cause havoc across the globe is no match for three extraordinary animals—and their two young human friends. From acclaimed author and artist Matt Phelan, The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a hilarious, action-packed, and highly illustrated middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Skunk...
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The third action-packed story in Matt Phelan's acclaimed Knights vs. series!
Five daring heroes face their most difficult challenge yet: saving Camelot itself. Can the band of friends survive an evil queen, a powerful Faerie King, and one nasty dragon? This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do, perfect for reluctant readers as well as fans of The Terrible Two and The Wild Robot.
A year has passed since...
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Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table face a new band of dangerous opponents-MONSTERS!
In the rip-roaring sequel to Matt Phelan's acclaimed Knights vs. Dinosaurs, four daring knights and one intrepid archer face off against legendary monsters. This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do that is perfect for reluctant readers and...
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In “The Happiness Index: Why Today's Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success,” cofounder and CEO of “The Happiness Index”, Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work.
In the book, you'll learn that "engagement" is what our brains need, and "happiness" is what our hearts need. You'll discover...
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Wherever there is injustice, nefarious plots, or threats to society, the Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck are there to stop them!
A sly villain with a plan to cause havoc across the globe is no match for three extraordinary animals-and their two young human friends. From acclaimed author and artist Matt Phelan, The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a hilarious, action-packed, and highly illustrated middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Skunk...
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"Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and explore his world. When Fred grew up he became a champion...
16) A kite for Moon
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A young boy, seeing that Moon is lonely, sends up a kite to cheer her then, after growing up and learning many things, he becomes the first human to visit her. Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and written in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing.
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Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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[2013]
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Xander Panda's plan to host a panda party falls through, since he is the only panda at the zoo, but when he extends the invitation to all of the bears, complications ensue. Includes author's note on the wonders of the animal kingdom and the international effort to save pandas from extinction.
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In this heartwarming story about friendship and imagination, a boy named Wendell dreams of getting a pet walrus. Together, they'd ride bikes, tell jokes, and have a grand time. If only he could find one!
But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected and happy result.
Acclaimed author Lori Mortensen and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Matt Phelan have created a sweet, playful, memorable book in If Wendell...