Immerse yourself in this charming tale of friendship with Oscar's Rescue by Leslee Flanagan. When Oscar, a baby bird, finds himself on the ground, he realizes that his brother Leo has pushed him out of the nest. Leo makes fun of Oscar, saying he will never be able to fly because his tail feathers are too short. Luckily for Oscar, a young boy named Jaylen finds him. He takes Oscar home and feeds him soft food that all baby birds like. Oscar and Jaylen soon form a strong bond, and with Jaylen's help, Oscar begins to learn how to fly. Despite a few missteps, Oscar continues to practice the art of flying, and it doesn't take long for him to start flying. Now, he must help rescue his brother Leo from the attention of a curious cat.

Leslee Flanagan's amusing tale contains a gentle message about accepting yourself for who you are and embracing others who may seem different at first glance. Oscar's Rescue is about friendship, and this beautiful story shows how friendship empowers us to accept and embrace those aspects of ourselves that make us unique. There is something relatable and hilarious about the relationship between the sibling baby birds, Oscar and Leo. Readers are also going to adore the friendship between Oscar and Jaylen. Masterfully captured through some lively illustrations by Remesh Ram, these characters and their endearing personalities are bound to tug at your heartstrings. All in all, this is a wholesome tale for children and adults alike. I had a wonderful time reading the book, and you will too!

A bird named Leo pushes his brother, Oscar, out of the nest. Oscar is different, and Leo doesn't like it. A boy named Jaylen notices Oscar lying on the ground. Jaylen's dad helps him put the bird in the nest. But then Oscar is on the ground again. Jaylen's dad is not sure whether Oscar will be able to fly. Jaylen knows how hard it is to be not like others. He arranges a cozy nest for Oscar in a box. Jaylen gives Oscar special food, which is easy for him to swallow. After some time, the boy brings Oscar to a tree and encourages him to fly. But Oscar's attempt fails. Will he ever fly? Oscar's Rescue by Leslee Flanagan is a thought-provoking read for children from four and up.

Leslee Flanagan's Oscar's Rescue helps develop empathy and a love for nature in young readers. This wonderful children's book shows how important it is to be patient during the learning process and touches on the themes of goodwill and forgiveness. Young readers will learn how fragile our feathered friends are and what to do if we see a baby bird on the ground. Leslee tells children that it's bad to be a bully. Oscar's Rescue has dramatic twists that will keep children captivated by this moving story. Remesh Ram's bright illustrations play a remarkable role in the narrative and help children comprehend why Jaylen wants to teach Oscar to fly. Jaylen and Oscar are appealing characters. The boy has a very big heart, and the bird is courageous and determined to learn how to fly. I highly recommend this fascinating concept book to children, their parents, and teachers.