Fiona the Fruit Bat

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 7

A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!

Its time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but shes scared. How will she fly when she cant see in the dark Mama just says, 'listen.' But how will listening help her to see Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out whats making that noise and to finally fly Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself.

Written by biologist and bestselling author Dan Riskin, and rooted in the real-life biology of short-tailed fruit bats, this adorable story features:

• The fascinating science behind echolocation, including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author.
• A comforting message to help kids scared of the dark: Alongside Fiona, theyll learn theres nothing to be scared of!
• A celebration of self-confidence and independence: Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own.

Accompanied by delightful illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi, Fiona the Fruit Bat is a touching tale about overcoming the fear of new experiences and finding the courage to listen to your own voice.

Reviews

"A worthy purchase where bat collections are looking for a refresh." School Library Journal For kids who love stories about animals, this book truly delivers story and understanding. Youth Services Book Review "Bats are so much more than Halloween symbols, as environmental biologist Dan Riskin makes clear.Risking interweaves intriguing facts about fruit bats and an easy-to-understand explanation of echolocation into an engaging tale.inspires youngsters to a greater curiosity and understanding about bats." Washington Parent "Mesmerizing." Imagination Soup Praise forMother Nature is Trying to Kill Youwritten by Dan Riskin AGlobe & MailBestseller and aToronto StarBestseller Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel "A fact-filled and amusing trek through natures dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."KirkusReviews

Author Bio

Dan Riskinis obsessed with bats, and has spent decades researching the biomechanics of how bats move. Dans first book,Mother Nature is Trying to Kill Youwas a Canadian bestseller. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Shelby, and their three kids. This is his first picture book.

Rachel Qiuqii is an illustrator and author passionate about storytelling for children. She started drawing when she was little and has been drawing with the same naivete to this day. Rachel was born in Shanghai and now lives in Toronto, Ontario.