The explanation of how echolocation works is particularly brilliant. The Bat Book is extremely accessible and very visually appealing. Charlotte shows us bats with style (some bats have spiky hair), bats with funny faces, and cute bumblebee bats whose bodies are about the size of a large bee. I really liked all the extra slightly funny bits of information too. We learn why bat numbers are on the decline and what we can do to help them – I’m definitely going to have a go at making and planting seed balls to grow bat-friendly flowers. Charlotte also outlines the crucial work that bats do in terms of pollination, seed dispersal and pest control. The book’s scope is broad, covering a wide variety of information, from what bats look like to where they live, how they hunt, what they eat, and why they hang upside down. The Bat Book has changed all that it’s packed full of fascinating bat facts. My knowledge of them was very limited and I certainly didn’t realise just what an important environmental role they play. I’ll admit to never giving much thought to bats before I read this book. The Bat Book is third in a series of animal books which highlight important ecological issues (Charlotte has previously written and illustrated The Bee Book and The Sea Book).
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