Here is a stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 6-9 about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis.
Laurence Pringle has written more than one hundred books for
children and teenagers, including the Strange and Wonderful series
and the Secret Life series, among other award-winning science
titles. Internationally, his books have sold more than three
million copies.
Kate Garchinsky was born and raised just upstream of John Heinz
National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and received her BFA in
Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, with
a focus on nature and children's literature. Visit penguinart.com.
“Pringle weaves information about the lives of these misunderstood
mammals into his imagined-from-facts tale…this veteran science
writer mostly avoids anthropomorphization, describing actions with
lively language that's fun to read aloud… The conclusion of this
simple story demonstrates the importance of these bats to our
lives…Appropriate vocabulary introduces relevant concepts.
Garchinsky's darkly atmospheric illustrations…will show well at
storytime. A(n) effective appreciation.” - Kirkus Reviews
★ “Pringle reveals with captivating detail this amazing creature’s
growth…This book is a delightful work of narrative nonfiction that
communicates facts and terminology…alongside beautiful artwork.
(T)he illustrations are an enchanting addition to the text…(and)
Garchinsky expertly captures various scenes of bat life. (W)ritten
in an accessible way for younger readers, Pringle also includes a
solid amount of information in the back matter…and a call to action
about the white nose disease that is threatening brown bat
populations. An excellent choice for elementary nonfiction
collections.” - School Library Journal, starred review
★ “(A) lively, engaging account of one animal's life…(t)he
impressionistic illustrations use soft strokes of color to portray
the bat and his world. A beautiful, informative picture book about
this common North American bat.” – Booklist, starred review
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