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Book Synopsis: A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor.
In this picture book, inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor, a young fan of fowl brings home a peacock to be the king of her collection, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail. The girl goes to great lengths to encourage the peacock to display his plumage — she throws him a party, lets him play in the fig tree, feeds him flowers and stages a parade — all to no avail.
Then she finally stumbles on the perfect solution. When she introduces the queen of the birds — a peahen — to her collection, the peacock immediately displays his glorious shimmering tail.
This delightful story, full of humor and heart, celebrates the legacy of a great American writer.
Includes an author’s note about Flannery O’Connor. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
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Experience the enchanting tale of "The King of the Birds" and be transported into a world of colorful feathers and captivating imagination. Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor, this picture book will capture your heart and leave you longing for more.
Follow the journey of a young girl who eagerly brings home a majestic peacock to add to her collection, only to be disappointed by his reluctance to showcase his beautiful plumage. Determined to unlock the magic within, she tries everything from throwing him a party to staging a parade, but all her efforts go in vain.
In this heartwarming story, the young girl discovers the power of companionship when she introduces the queen of the birds – a peahen – to her collection. As the peacock's heart fills with adoration, his shimmering tail finally unfurls, leaving everyone in awe of his majestic beauty.
Join the peacock and the young girl on their extraordinary journey through laughter and persistence. This delightful tale, filled with humor and heart, pays homage to a great American writer, Flannery O'Connor.
Don't miss out on this captivating story that perfectly captures the essence of friendship and the joy of inner transformation. Experience the legacy of Flannery O'Connor in "The King of the Birds". Start your magical journey today!
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