Leo has a mission.
 
Spot five backyard birds before lunch.
 
Elle is not sure birdwatching will be fun. She brings her stuffed owl anyway.
 
Then the yard starts to wake up.
 
A bright red cardinal.
A robin with a wiggly worm.
A noisy blue jay.
A tiny chickadee.
And a flash of yellow that feels like sunshine on wings.
 
As Leo writes and Elle doodles, their “Bird Parade Log” fills with color, questions, and joy. Page by page, they learn a simple truth: the world is full of surprises when you slow down and look closely.
 
Leo and Elle’s Backyard Bird Parade is a warm, joyful story that helps kids slow down, notice the world, and discover the beauty hiding in plain sight. Perfect for ages 5 to 10, this beautifully illustrated story blends sibling warmth, gentle humor, and real backyard birds you can find in the Northeast.