The Bat Book

Discover the secret world of bats

■ Author: Charlotte Milner

■ Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

■ Price: £12.99 / $15.99

■ Release: Out now

How much do you know about bats? As the only flying mammal, they take to the skies long after nightfall, making them difficult to spot, follow and explore. With this balanced book of text and visuals, readers can delve into a new and exciting world of the upside-down dwellers.

Every page carries a warming colour scheme – shattering the myth that bats are scary and shining light on these creatures of the dark in mesmerising detail. The attractive artwork draws you in to learn that these ominous animals carry a much greater purpose than their role as a spooky Halloween prop. Learn about every aspect of these winged wonders, from where they choose to hang to how they navigate through the dark nights. With elaborate close-up illustrations of curious characteristics and the varying bat species of the planet, this book proves that no two furry faces are the same.

The Bat Book is a must-have for any animal lover between the ages of five and eight, taking them on a journey to understand the true importance of bats. Easily understood imagery helps explain their essential acts of plant pollination and how they provide for the environment. Not only are environmental and conservation issues portrayed in a child-friendly way, it even ends with an opportunity for the reader to embark on their own mission: helping bats to help the planet. ★★★★☆