There is so much information in this little book! The layout and illustrations are intriguing and every page has fact after fact about bats. Did you know there is a type of bat that roosts inside a carnivorous pitcher plant? There is, it's the Hardwicke's woolly bat! This book explains why bats are important on farms as insect control. It also shows some of the variety of fruits that bats help pollinate. I loved this book so much that I bought not only this book for my library, but The Bee Book and The Sea Book as well. I hope this series continues!

I really enjoyed the facts and the graphics. Lots of information packed in this book. This digital copy was provided to me by Netgalley.

I love bats so much and this book has such a great cover while after receiving a copy of the little bat who rocked the world I chose this would be a nice little introduction for that book.

The Bat Book explores the interesting yet very deep world of bats. As a book the reader is taken into the anatomy of bats, the types of bats such as megabats versus microbats, diet, reproductive and so much more. Since of the large array of information and bats covered in the book the book is actually quite big for a children's book but there are sections so the reader can break the book down.

Another thing I love about the book is that unlike other bat books geared toward a young reading audience this one actually allows the reader to explore a lot more subspecies of bats instead of just one or two. This approach allows the reader to find out a lot more names for bats from both types of groups plus some of the vampire bats.

The book is also illustrated with quite beautiful detailed illustrations that children will love, especially with again those various bat species displayed.

And finally the last portion of the book that I truly enjoyed was the part about how to help books. There is a kind of recipe for bat seed balls to help wild flowers grow that attract bats or their prey as well as how to make a bat garden. These are two wonderful ideas I would love to try out when I have my own house.

As for things I didn't like there was one or two spelling mistakes but they didn't really take away from the book. All in all this is one great beginning bat book for young readers and would make for a great addition to a science library.

***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

Absolutely wonderful little book full of facts about these adorable little creaturea and their importance. The illustrations are bright and colorful and just overall very well done. The book is a little wordy though so smaller children will need help with it. Definitely recommend it for use in science class or just in general.



I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Really liked the art in this book, the digital copy is kinda harder to see but I think with a physical copy its a great book for kids to learn about all types of bats!

I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and DK Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book! Parents will have to read it to their small children because there are a lot of bigger words they will need help with, but there are some really cool facts about bats included in this book. I enjoyed learning about megabats vs. microbats. I had no idea that bats did not eat moth wings, they only eat the body, who knew!

I grew up in a neighborhood that had tons of bats and I am glad that someone else likes them enough to write a book teaching kids about their importance to ecosystems.

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This book is very interesting and informative using small chunks of information so it is simple and easy to understand. The illustrations are varied, clear and colourful while they complement the information provided in the text. I look forward to more books by this author!

This was a pretty cool informational text. I thought that it taught a lot of great information about bats . The layout of the pages was very organized. Some pages were very full and it could be a bit overwhelming for my 3rd graders.

Formatted and illustrated expertly, The Bat Book makes a creepy member of the animal kingdom fun for kids to learn about and accept. Detailed information make this book worthy of older readers, even adults, but the illustrations (such as how the bones inside a bat wing compare to those in a human hand) are appealing for all ages.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance electronic copy in exchange for my honest review.

Bat Book? Yes, please, thankyouverymuch. I wanted to boop all the snoots in this edifying, vital book of batty bat friends. Milner is abundantly clear about the fact that Earth and all things living on it depend upon pollinators. As in, they are essential to life continuing, and she generously drives this home. It's a very approachable book that can be easily read in a classroom or as a bedtime story or anytime ever, because ohmygoodness, I am in utter love with bats and biased. But for those who are frightened by photos of said mammals, Milner goes with the route of pretty illustrations, as well as debunking myths in the hopes to alleviate said irrational fear. She states that bats don't get the credit they deserve and then goes above and beyond to properly give said well deserved credit, from reforestation, pollination, and protection of crops (and thus, less nasty pesticides).

BONUS WINS :
* Milner calls bats tiny superheroes. ♥ ♥ ♥
* I learned and/or was reminded of things (i.e. bats sing!).
* She includes such a vast, darling variety of bats.
* The author reminds us that cats should remain indoors, as they kill and .scare other animals, such as bats and birds.

And the little blurb on her is top notch - "Charlotte Milner creates books with playful designs to bring important information to young readers. Her books explore environmental conservation issues and inspire a love of the natural world."

Definitely a bright and engaging book about bats, with illustrations that draw all levels of readers in. It's a great conversation and interest starter, and contains just enough detail to intrigue newer readers without overwhelming them.

This is an adorable little book about bats. There is literally everything you'd want to know about bats in here! Fun facts for everyone about a bat's body, how they fly, different types, why they hang upside down, what they eat, how they find their food in the dark, why they're important, etc. There is so much to learn in this book, and I would definitely use this if I was in elementary school and needed to do a report on bats.

I received a copy of this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. This is an excellent book for kids about bats. Lots of great information and vocabulary words for kids to learn. Bats are amazing creatures and hopefully, after reading this, kids will be less afraid of them.

I've been meaning to read The Bee Book and The Sea Book by this same author, but I never got around to it... Now I can't wait to get my hands on them!! I loved this colorful, wonderful introduction to bats and the ways we can help protect them. There is plenty of information provided, but it's spread out nicely across each spread of pages so it never feels overwhelming. The illustrations are detailed, but they are soft and pleasant. I think bats are pretty cute IRL, but these bats are adorable!

The first part of the book gives information about bats - how they look, how they fly, where they live, what they do, etc. It gives a lot of great info about how bats help the world, including us humans - by pollinating, spreading seeds, and helping with reforestation.

The last part of the book explains some of the challenges bats are facing and how we can help protect them, such as by making seed balls (instructions included!), planting bat-friendly gardens, or hanging bat houses.

This was a really well-illustrated and nicely balanced informational book about bats. I think older picture book readers would really love all the neat facts and the detailed pictures. As a librarian, I always think about how I could use a book at library programs - there is perhaps a bit too much info to read word-for-word at a storytime, but I would not hesitate to use portions of this book to read aloud during a conservation-themed program. I think an age range of somewhere around 5-10 years old would love being shown some of the pages about how bats spread seeds and help conserve ecosystems, followed by a snack of some fruits that bats help to grow, and wrap it up by following the directions in the book to make their own seed balls to take home. I could see this working for younger kids at home with a parent/caregiver also, or a homeschool or scout group looking into some environmental conservation topics. Overall, I think it's a great book and I'll definitely be keeping my eyes out for more titles in this line!

Final verdict: I loved it! I thought this book was great! I might buy it for myself and I would definitely recommend it to others.

My partner and I are huge bat fans, and I think this book will help ensure our daughter becomes one as well. I even learned a few things I didn't know, which is pretty exciting. I loved the illustrations and really enjoyed reading this book. The presentation is great, the different sections are presented logically, and I love that it ends by talking about what the reader can do to help bats. Having a bat box is high on my list of life goals!

This book is something of a transition between picture books and regular length non fiction. Dozens of facts instead of just a handful. More complex sentences and ideas. A degree of detail without becoming overly complex or technical. It's organized in factoids, so there isn't a great deal of information on any one subject. Still, a solid base of general information about all kinds of bats.

What a beautiful and informative book! The Bat Book by Charlotte Milner is written for kids but made for all. Bats are an important part of our ecosystems. With facts and stunning illustrations as well as tips to help our little winged friends out, this is a wonderful book for our budding citizen scientists!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the chance to read this book.

Two thumbs up! This book is informative. I even learned many new things about bats, including one thing that blew my mind. I had no idea bats had fingers in their wings!

We discovered Charlotte Milner's non-fiction picture books, The Sea Book and The Bee Book, just last year and loved both! They are gorgeously illustrated, packed full of interesting information, and make a great addition to any children's library!

The Bat Book is similarly fantastic, with scientifically accurate illustrations to go along with the plethora of information about our planets' 1,300 bat species.

Learn about the difference between megabats (some of which have five-foot wingspans!) and microbats and how they get around and catch their food in the dark. Find out how bats help the environment and keep ecosystems healthy by eating harmful insects, spreading seeds, and pollinating fruit trees!

Another thing I love about Milner's nonfiction books is how she explains the importance of these creatures and the effects that we have on them. She shares why bat populations are declining and what we can actively do to help, such as spreading seed bombs, growing bat-friendly plants in your gardens, and educating others about bats!

My 7 year old and 4 year daughters love this book! The illustrations are wonderful and the information is excellent! They were riveted! Excellent formatting and perfect for ages 4-10. Highly recommended!