"Alfie’s Adventures: Hyacinth Macaw by Hayley Jane Smith is a beautiful and educational book for children and adults who care about the environment. The book follows Alfie, a charming African grey parrot, who travels to Brazil to meet Azul, a naughty hyacinth macaw.

Along the way, they witness the devastating effects of deforestation on Azul’s rainforest home and the other animals who live there. Alfie teaches Azul and the readers how they can help protect the environment and stop the destruction of the wild places where animals can be free.

The book is well written and illustrated, with a fun and engaging tone that captures the personalities of the parrots. Alfie is adorable and very realistic, as I have some experience with African grey parrots, and they are striking birds with a playful side.

The book also delivers a crucial life lesson about the importance of environmental conservation and the role that everyone can play in it. Alfie lists a few simple things that we can all do to help, such as recycling, planting trees, and using less paper. The book explains these concepts in a simple and straightforward way that is suitable for the target age group of the readers.

The book also provides helpful tips and information to spark discussions between adults and children about these topics and why they matter. This book is a great way to introduce children to the wonders of nature and its challenges and inspire them to become more aware and responsible citizens of the planet.

Improvement begins with understanding, and Alfie’s Adventures: Hyacinth Macaw is a beautiful book to help us do just that."

 GINA RAE MITCHELL, BOOK REVIEWER