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Bats at the Library

Bats at the Library

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Author: Brian Lies
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 15 reviews

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9.1 x 0.2

ISBN: 061899923X
EAN: 9780618999231

Publication Date: September 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW COPY, NO UGLY REMAINDER MARKS.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Houghton Mifflin Company Another inky evening's here?
The air is cool and calm and clear.
Can it be true? Oh, can it be?
Yes!?Bat Night at the library!

Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls until it's time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest!



Customer Reviews:   Read 10 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Bats at the Library   January 2, 2009
This is a delightful children's book about bats who visit the library whenever a window is left open. Bats of all ages enjoy various aspects of the library until dawn when they must fly home and await another opportunity to find an open window. The artwork is beautifully done.


5 out of 5 stars My kids are batty for Brian's "Bats" series   December 17, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Just when I proclaimed "Bats at the Beach" my favorite book, this next one comes around and I can't decide which I love more. "Bats at the Library" is a favorite at our house because my kids (10 and 6) can identify the classic characters in Brian's beautiful illustrations, so it becomes both a great story for bedtime and a "game" - and a platform to talk about the importance of reading and literature. The illustrations have subtle humor and references that adults will enjoy as much as the young readers... it's a fun, smart book that celebrates reading and builds a love for books. What more can you ask for? A great addition to a child's library or a quality gift.


5 out of 5 stars As delightful as first.   December 15, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Bats at the library was as fun as Bats at the beach. Every so often the librarian forgets to close a window. Word gets out and the bats head for a night at the library.

There a fun to be had by all. Be it reading books, shaping shadows on a wall, playing with the photo copier, and telling stories.

The artwork is great. Be sure to point out things such as the bats hanging in a limb. A little one might get a laugh if you point out the fact they are upside down and there is a roof top at the top of the page. There are references to other books such as Goodnight Sun, Make way for Bats and Mr. Bats wild ride.

As with the beach the story and the words flow well.

If your child liked Bats at the Beach, they will like this book as well!



5 out of 5 stars Leave The Library Window Open....   December 9, 2008
Bats gather at the library once a year when the librarian leaves the window open. The bats all fly in and enjoy themselves. Some read books, other play in the water fountain, others find quiet places to enjoy themselves, usually with books. The youngest bats who have never been there before are having the experience of their lives. The elders enjoy introducing them to all the wonderful things at the library and the wonders of books. A great story and pure pleasure.


5 out of 5 stars Cute story   December 2, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book's richly detailed chiaroscuro paintings find considerable humor at the intersection where bat and human behavior meet.

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