Megabat

One of Amazon.com's Best Children's Books of 2018 One of Fuse's Best Early Chapter Books of 2018 A Canadian Children’s Book News Bookseller Recommendation (Winter 2018) One of Quill & Quire's Books of the Year 2018 One of Canadian Children's Book Centre’s Favourite Books of The Year 2018 PRAISE FOR Megabat: “This talking fruit bat charms everyone he meets: a young boy named Daniel, a pigeon love interest, and discerning young readers.” --Quill & Quire "The miscommunications between humans and a fruit bat are ridiculous yet funny, and Reich’s soft illustrations add further, gentle humor. . . . A charming tale." --Kirkus Reviews "Megabat is a fast-paced novel that will have young readers wanting more. . . . [A] highly engaging read with hilarious capers, engaging characters, and gorgeous illustrations. . . . Recommended." --CM Magazine  “ A warm tale . . . augmented by amusing graphite illustrations from [Kass] Reich.” --Publishers Weekly "[Kass] Reich’s expressive black-and-white illustrations are filled with detail and texture, especially with Megabat’s delightful facial expressions, and help guide the story along. Great for readers who enjoy Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson books." --Booklist "Megabat is a delightful story . . .  A must for any school or public library, especially as a read-aloud." --Resource Links "This is the cutest story I’ve ever read. A great book for an early reader." --Story Monsters Ink “When boy and bat get together, they come to understand one another and join forces against a common enemy in this lively story of Birdgirl, Megabat, Daniel, and their community.” --Midwest Book Review