{"product_id":"fiona-the-fruit-bat-9781771647854","title":"Fiona the Fruit Bat","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by biologist and bestselling author Dan Riskin, and rooted in the real-life biology of short-tailed fruit bats, this adorable story features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe fascinating science behind echolocation, \u003c\/b\u003e including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA comforting message to help kids scared of the dark: \u003c\/b\u003e Alongside Fiona, they'll learn there's nothing to be scared of!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA celebration of self-confidence and independence: \u003c\/b\u003e Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAccompanied by delightful illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi, \u003ci\u003eFiona the Fruit Bat\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching tale about overcoming the fear of new experiences and finding the courage to listen to your own voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Riskin \u003c\/strong\u003eis obsessed with bats, and has spent decades researching the biomechanics of how bats move. Dan's first book, \u003cem\u003eMother Nature is Trying to Kill You \u003c\/em\u003ewas a Canadian bestseller. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Shelby, and their three kids. This is his first picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Qiuqii\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and author passionate about storytelling for children. She started drawing when she was little and has been drawing with the same naivete to this day. Rachel was born in Shanghai and now lives in Toronto, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\t \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greystone Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615631937810,"sku":"9781771647854","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2bd293ec-c9e8-40bb-b00c-8faaa8c43404.jpg?v=1732497025","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fiona-the-fruit-bat-9781771647854","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}