02791cam a2200397 i 4500 1165058134 TxAuBib 20230620120000.0 220119s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781771647854 hardcover 177164785X hardcover (OCoLC)1292707079 NLC eng rda YDX NLC BDX OCLCO OCLCF SO$ UOK TxAuBib rda Riskin, Dan, author. Fiona the fruit bat / by Dan Riskin ; illustrated by Rachel Qiuqi. Vancouver : Greystone Kids, [2022] ©2022. 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier "A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life! It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, "listen." But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise--and to finally fly--Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself. Written by biologist and bestselling author Dan Riskin, and rooted in the real-life biology of short-tailed fruit bats, this adorable story features: The fascinating science behind echolocation, including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author. A comforting message to help kids scared of the dark: Alongside Fiona, they'll learn there's nothing to be scared of! A celebration of self-confidence and independence: Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own. Accompanied by delightful illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi, Fiona the Fruit Bat is a touching tale about overcoming the fear of new experiences and finding the courage to listen to your own voice."-- Provided by publisher. Issued also in electronic format. 20230620. Bat sounds Juvenile literature. Echolocation (Physiology) Juvenile literature. Carollia perspicillata Juvenile literature. Bats Juvenile literature. Qiuqi, Rachel, illustrator. TXKIP