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.

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