Your Backyard is Wild!

A parent might reach for this book when their city-dwelling child claims nature is boring or only exists far away in forests. It's a perfect tool to reframe a child's perspective and show them the wild wonders hidden in their own neighborhood. The story follows nine-year-old Benjamin, a budding scientist, as he visits his cousin in New York City. While excited by the skyscrapers, his main goal is to discover urban wildlife. The book beautifully blends a fun, relatable story about curiosity and family with accessible, factual information about animals that thrive in cities. It's an inspiring read that encourages kids to become keen observers of the world directly around them.