Title: Nightsong
Author: Ari Berk
Illustrator: Loren Long
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; September 25, 2012
Age: 4-8
Theme: Bats, Adventure, Growing up, New experiences, Echolocation
Opening: The sun had set, and the shadows clinging to the walls of the cave began to wake and whisper. “Chiro? Little Wing?” the bat-mother said to her child. “Tonight you must fly out into the world, and I will wait here for you.”
Summary: A young bat sets out on an adventure during his first solo flight to the pond to eat.
Resources:
Enchanted Learning has bat resources that include crafts, activities, worksheets and more.
A short video of a Fishing Bat
Check out these Echolocation Facts.
Here is a song about echolocation that will have the kids jamming to the beat!
Bats 4 kids has bat resources including games, quizzes, facts and even instructions on how to build a bat house.
Check out BBC for more information about bats and other animals that use echolocation
Why I like the book:
What drew me to the book to begin with was Chiro! He is the cutest little bat I have ever seen! He has curiosity written all over his face! The illustrations are absolutely astounding. While it is a dark book, the colors were vivid. I especially loved the contrast between the black/gray of the night and the detailed colors in Chiro's echo field.
The author and illustrator did a great job complimenting each other, however, I feel like it was a bit long for the younger (4ish) crowd. I can see a few kids I know having quite a few questions about the book. But I think questions are great, that is how children learn!
4 comments:
We'll have to check this one out. The cuteness might keep my 4 yo happy.
The cover grabbed my attention. I love your picks.
OMGoodness! How cute is that little bat on the cover? I'm sold before I even open the book :) bats are fascinating, and I can imagine this is an interesting, fun story! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
Cute, fun, educational? I'll add it ro the library bag. Thanks.
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