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Product Identifiers

PublisherGreystone Books LTD.

ISBN-10177164785X

ISBN-139781771647854

eBay Product ID (ePID)5057292790

Product Key Features

Book TitleFiona the Fruit Bat

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Nocturnal, Animals / Mammals, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes / New Experience

Publication Year2022

IllustratorYes, Qiuqi, Rachel

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorDan Riskin

FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight14.8 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2023-286420

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"For kids who love stories about animals, this book truly delivers story and understanding." --Youth Services Book Review Praise for Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You written by Dan Riskin A Globe & Mail Bestseller and a Toronto Star Bestseller Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel "A fact-filled and amusing trek through nature's dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."-- Kirkus Reviews, "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 for Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You written by Dan Riskin A Globe & Mail Bestseller and a Toronto Star Bestseller Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel "A fact-filled and amusing trek through nature's dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."-- Kirkus Reviews, 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! It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't 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 what's 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, they'll learn there's 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., Praise for Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You written by Dan Riskin A Globe & Mail Bestseller and a Toronto Star Bestseller Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel "A fact-filled and amusing trek through nature's dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."-- Kirkus 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 for Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You written by Dan Riskin A Globe & Mail Bestseller and a Toronto Star Bestseller Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel "A fact-filled and amusing trek through nature's dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."-- Kirkus Reviews

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToSecond Grade

Dewey Decimal813.6

SynopsisA 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! It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't 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 what's 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, they'll learn there's 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., 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! It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't 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 what's 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, they'll learn there's 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.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.R57548Fi 2022