Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin and Rachel Quigi - ADVISABLE

Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin, illustrated by Rachel Quigi. PICTURE BOOK. Greystone Books, 2022. $2. 9781771647854

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Fiona is a young fruit bat that is learning to take a first flight on her own. The cave is dark and Fiona can't see where she would be flying, which scares her. With clues from her mama, Fiona discovers that listening will help her see so she can fly.

A young reader may not understand how hearing helps Fiona fly during the story, but the back matter at the end gives an opportunity to learn about echolocation. I liked the simple illustrations and story. It will be a good read aloud. The book was a heartwarming demonstration of the courage that it takes to face our fears. The echolocation education is a bonus. 

BCoates, MS Librarian