About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing spooky shadows at dusk or expresses a fear of things that go bump in the night. It is the perfect tool for transforming 'scary' nighttime myths into fascinating scientific reality. By highlighting the helpful nature of bats, such as their role in eating pesky insects, the book helps replace anxiety with curiosity. This early reader introduces the diverse world of bats, from tiny bumblebee bats to giant fruit bats. It explains how they see with sound and why they hang upside down. The text is specifically designed for emerging readers, using clear vocabulary and engaging facts to build confidence. It is a wonderful choice for moving a child from fearing the dark to respecting the incredible creatures that inhabit it.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is a secular, scientific look at animals. It briefly mentions that some bats drink blood, but the approach is direct and factual rather than sensationalized or scary. The resolution is informative and empowering.
