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Illustrated by Tony Ross

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Daft Bat Glow-in-the-dark cover Synopsis

All the young wild animals think Bat is mad. How can she say a tree has the trunk at the top and the leaves at the bottom? Until, that is, they consult wise Owl who suggests that if they just try looking at things from Bat's point of view, they might see thing very differently.

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An innovative picture book for children that is great fun to read aloud. -- Tinners Rabbit Bookshop * Independent on Sunday * Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross won't let you down * Independent on Sunday * A good book to share with a group and could be used as part of the PSHCE curriculum. * Write Away * Appeals to everyone's sense of humour * Books for Keeps * Readers old enough to 'twig' the mismatch in perception between bat and the others before being confronted with the pages of upside down print will revel in the sustained joke with the author * Books for Keeps *

Book Information

ISBN:	9781842706121
Publication date:	4th October 2007
Author:	Jeanne Willis
Illustrator:	Tony Ross
Publisher:	Andersen Press Ltd
Format:	Paperback / softback
Pagination:	32 pages

About Jeanne Willis

Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children's picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children's Book Award. Tony Ross has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smaries ...

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