The Simple Art of Flying

The Simple Art of Flying by Cory Leonardo is a heartfelt story told through the perspective of Alastair, an African grey parrot with a poetic soul. Born in a pet store, Alastair dreams of freedom and a tropical paradise with his sister, Aggie. However, their lives take separate paths when Aggie is adopted by a boy named Fritz, and Alastair is taken in by Albertina Plopky, an elderly woman with a love for baking and dancing.

As Alastair struggles with his new reality, he deals with the pain of separation, his own anxieties, and the quest to reunite with Aggie. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of connection, resilience, and finding happiness where he least expects it. With humor, heart, and Alastair's poetic musings, the story explores themes of love, loss, and what it means to truly fly.