The artwork is beautiful, and the message and the idea behind the book is cool. The storyline had a few holes in it but that didn't keep us from enjoying this picture book.

An important lesson that children need to hear and learn: kindness matters. Children can sometimes be selfish and learning to be kind and respectful of others is always important. This type of self awareness is difficult to understand at such a young age but Paul is easy to understand and relate to. This book is a positive addition to any library or bookshelf.

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Peacocks are such spectacular and fascinating animals, so I was so intrigued in this story. This story follows Paul the peacock, who seems to be very full of himself and arrogant. However, his friend ends up leaving after feeling under appreciated - hench, a wake up call that opens up Paul’s eyes.

The loss of a friendship can be very upsetting and heartbreaking, I enjoyed how this theme was portrayed in this book… making Paul realize there’s more important things in life than just himself. I loved following this character’s journey in self-reflection.

The illustrations were adorable and the story was clever, I’m sure any young reader will really enjoy this story.

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Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with access to read this book!

Paul the Peacock was a delightful read that talked showed a very selfish peacock the consequences for his greedy actions. The illustrations were beyond cute, and had many extra little bonuses to look at. I wanted a little bit more from the ending, but overall this was a very cute book!

Thanks to Tilly Matthews, Quarto Publishing, and NetGalley for the chance to read and review!

I really loved the art style of this picture book, bright and happy. The story itself felt like it was missing something, I like the idea of Paul learning the error of his ways but I just didn't feel like that really translated. Saying sorry after mistreating people for so long doesn't really seem like enough of an apology... I would have liked to see him try to make amends in some way.

I saw the cover on this book and knew instantly that I wanted to read it.

Paul wasn't very nice to his friend Norris and after a storm he realised he had lost everything, including Norris.

This is a lovely story of friendship and forgiveness.

I loved the images and the bright and bold pages in the book. My favourite image is the earthworms playing the violin!

A witty book that features adorable characters.

It promotes lovely messages too.

It is the ending that led me to my 4-star-review because we read similarly ending books before, and expected a different take.

Overall, this will be a children’s favourite. The illustrations are so vivid!

Pros: This bold cover immediately caught my attention, and when the description called it "belly laughing" I knew I wanted to read it. I loved the fantastically bright and colorful illustrations throughout this book. This book really did have me cracking up, especially at small details like Paul living in a penthouse and losing his feathers. This book has a fun adventure (retrieving his feathers) and a great message of friendship.

Cons: None!

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the opportunity to read this book.

I love the range of ways pictures were presented, i.e., the double page spreads vs grids of different sizes, etc. However, I found the story kind of choppy, even for a picture book. I felt it read more like an outline rather than a full story. I found myself querying why the situation occurred, why the Paul behaved as he did, and even why he was supported.

No doubt young children will enjoy the vibrancy of the illustrations and remain engaged in the book for that reason, but the moral of the story could have been more solid.

They say ‘as proud as a peacock’. But how can our young ones understand that? -: ‘This simile alludes to the male peacock, with its colourful tail that can be expanded like a fan, which has long symbolised vanity and pride.”

Let us be introduced to Paul the Peacock with a very high opinion of himself, filled with and showing excessive self-esteem.

Paul’s only real friend is Norris the loris, a small primate who initially is helping to support and pamper his friend Paul. However, without a true relationship and being unappreciated, even Norris has enough. Just a quickly the very elements combine to bring Paul’s world crashing to the ground.

Beautifully illustrated throughout and signifying Paul’s loss of status with his missing feathers, the simple text takes Paul on a journey of growing despondency. He is unable to demand, steal or find his lost feathers and is left feeling no more significant than a simple worm.

A clever story, full of passion and humour which shows the lessons required to bring about humility and a respect for others. At his lowest point Paul remembers Norris his friend and writes to say “sorry”.

Children, like my grandson will love this story and the lessons it shares. Emotions are hard to understand and express in our young ones, books like this enable a grown up to share less tangible feelings and the animal kingdom is creative to find imaginative examples of ‘human’ traits.

This children's book is about an arrogant peacock whose friend, Norris, feels unappreciated and decides to leave. The loss of this friendship will be a wake-up call for the conceited peacock. The story is brightly illustrated with saturated colours that reflect the peacock's journey to humility and generosity. On the fun side, I couldn't help but feel that the author was somehow inspired by Morty and King Julian from Madagascar! :)

What a delightful read! Kindness matters, and this book is sprinkled with lessons of empathy and relationships. Paul the Peacock is on an adventure, which leads to self discovery and self reflection. The illustrations are vibrant and colorful, and done really well. Definitely recommend!

This book is awesome! It is funny, has great pictures, and a great message. Norris was beloved by my kids and a peacock losing his feathers is a great concept. Reminds me of Buffalo Fluffalo and Rainbow Fish, two other books we love. This is one I would definitely buy to add to our home library!