"Leo’s Magical Adventures Series was created with a simple but meaningful goal: to inspire children and adults alike to appreciate, explore, and preserve the natural world around them. Through my own life experiences and time spent in nature, I learned something important — people naturally take care of things they love and are interested in.

Think about a sneaker enthusiast, often called a “sneakerhead.” They love everything about sneakers. They collect them, they protect them, keep them clean, and take pride in taking care of them. I began to wonder: What if people felt that same excitement and connection toward nature? What if they became fascinated by the forests, wetlands, animals, insects, rivers, and all of the living things around us?

My hope is that Leo’s Adventures spark curiosity and help readers discover that nature is filled with incredible things hiding in plain sight-things that play vital role in our health, our environment, and our everyday lives. If we learn to appreciate nature, we become more likely to protect it. Through Leo’s journey, I hope readers of all ages are inspired to look a little closer, explore a little more and help create a cleaner, healthier, and better world for future generations.”

—— Author Phoenix Nahuel