Fiona the Fruit Bat

Its time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but shes scared. How will she fly when she cant 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 whats making that noiseand to finally flyFiona 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, theyll learn theres nothing to be scared of! A celebration of self-confidence and independence: Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own.