The Bird in My Backyard
Alisha Olson
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 14, 2012)
The Bird in My Backyard is a coming-of-age story about a girl who rescues and rehabilitates a wounded bird she finds in her backyard. The experience teaches the girl about the strengths of leadership and the power of community. The story is inspired by actual events of a bird in the backyard of author and illustrator, Alisha Olson. Olson envisions the story to be read by parents to their children, so the children can look at the pictures and ask about any big words or discuss themes along the way.