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Reynolds, Emma

Amara and the Bats

48 pp. | Atheneum | July, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5344-6901-3 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5344-6902-0 $10.99
(2) K-3 Amara, a bubbly, brown-skinned girl, "really loves bats." She absorbs facts about them, which she eagerly shares with her mother and brother, before, during, and after spending time together observing bats near their home. When her family moves to a new house near a park, Amara can't wait to see the bats there. But there aren't any due to deforestation and habitat displacement. Amara's disappointment is quelled by reading about young people who have made a difference in their community, and she decides that she can, too. With her new school friends, she creates a nature reserve, and eventually bats return to the area, much to Amara's delight. Clearly defined facts appear throughout this encouraging book and give children concrete ideas to champion their own passions. The digital illustrations feature warm oranges and cool blues; as the children work together, robust greens highlight the changes to the park's environment. Back matter includes "Amara's Bat Facts," "How Echolocation Works," and tips for observing bats. The story busts myths and shows what curiosity and research can do for children.
Reviewer: Maija Meadows Hasegawa

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