Synopses & Reviews
Is Bat battyor does she just see things a little differently?
The trouble begins when Bat moves into the neighborhood. All the animal children want to welcome her with a special giftbut then Bat shocks them by asking for an umbrella
to keep her feet dry! Soon, its clear to everyone, from little Lion Cub to tall Giraffe Calf, that she always gets things upside-down and wrong-way-round. Only when Wise Owl suggests a change of perspective does everything become clear to Bats young friends. And kids get to share Bats unique viewpoint, too, when they flip the book over to read the upside-down text in this cleverly formatted book.
Adorable animals, and an important lesson charmingly taught, will make this story a favorite.
Review
Breaks the mold in form as well as content.”Sunday Times
Synopsis
A wacky, vibrant tale about the perils of pet-keeping, from the brilliant partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross
Rex the dog is desperate for a pet person for his birthday, but his parents say NO! Everyone knows that people are vicious, smelly, and impossible to train. So Rex is delighted when he finds a stray boy to play with. Having a pet person is just so much fun—or is it?
About the Author
Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Ross are the author-illustrator team of numerous books, including Daft Bat, I Hate School, I Want to Be a Cowgirl, Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets, Prince Charmless, Susan Laughs, and the Smarties Book Prize-winner Tadpole's Promise.