Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.

Discusses the habits and characteristics of peafowls.

Describes the life cycle, habitat, and behavior of the peafowl.

Tired of the bragging of Percival the peacock, Poulette convinces the other hens in the barnyard that they can outperform the boastful bird in a ballet she creates.

Elvis, a proud rooster, learns a lesson in manners after a handsome peacock visits his farm.

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. But Itch the ningbing--a type of very small marsupial--doesn't understand why those birdbrains should get so much freedom while he's all cooped up. So he plots and plots, sure that he will escape and become the zoo ambassador!

When an unexpected blizzard strands the animals of the Athensville Zoo in a seemingly empty elementary school overnight, Plum the peacock must overcome his anxiety to save his friend Itch, who gets lost in a snowdrift.

"Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, range, life cycle, and behavior of peacocks while emphasizing their bright colors"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces peacocks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.