Leslie Helakoski grew up in Louisiana as one of six kids. She received her degree in Advertising from The University of Louisiana and later followed that with a degree in illustration from Northern Michigan University.

Big Chickens is described by the publisher as “brimming with silliness and the kind of slapstick humor small children love, here's a rollicking read-aloud with an uplifting message and a very satisfying ending.”

Her books are fun for adults to read and packed with colorful, amusing illustrations.