Shadows of the Night: The Hidden World of the Little Brown Bat

A year in the life of the Little Brown Bat is beautifully depicted in both the text and the illustrations of this natural science picture book. Bash opens a world of shadows and night sounds to young readers, communicating in an unsensational way the creature's complexity and grace. Her watercolor illustrations are evocative and realistic, conveying mood as well as the motion of the small, swooping creature she describes. --Booklist

Beginning with the spring gathering of 'maternity colonies' in steeples, barn rafters and chimneys, readers learn about bat behavior, biology and the basics of echolocation. Luminous watercolors and lively information present the world's only flying mammals in a sympathetic, even endearing light. --Publishers Weekly

Bash's illustrative talents shine. . . . An excellent choice. --School Library Journal, starred review

An artist's eye is apparent in each dramatic spread. . . . Beautiful and informative. --Kirkus, pointer review

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children
Published: 10/10/2004
ISBN: 9780871564405
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.03h x 10.01w x 0.16d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 8489 / Shadows of Night
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 0.5