Akron Public Library

When Prewitt's shamefully scraggly tail develops the appearance of a scary greeneyed monster, the other peacocks decide it has to go.

What do you do about a peacock in your backyard? World War II has just ended and Barbara is waiting for things to get back to normal. But, instead, her father has to travel to Europe, leaving their Toronto home behind. His company has a plan to give Jewish refugees jobs as tailors so they can immigrate to Canada with their families. So Barbara gets left with her rabble-rousing brothers and her melancholy mother...and a peacock that has just moved...

A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other.

"Where are Petey's feathers? Find out in this touch and feel book that features a sweet story about sharing. Perfect for little hands to hold and explore, this sensory board book features a variety of materials to touch and feel." --