Fiona the Fruit Bat

Dan Riskin is obsessed with bats, and has spent decades researching the biomechanics of how bats move. Dan’s first book, Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You was a Canadian bestseller. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Shelby, and their three kids. This is his first picture book.Rachel Qiuqii 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.

“An engaging, informative picture book.”—Booklist“A simple explanation of how bats use reflected sound—plus a reassuring take on navigating new challenges.”—Kirkus Reviews"A worthy purchase where bat collections are looking for a refresh."—School Library Journal"For kids who love stories about animals, this book truly delivers story and understanding."—Youth Services Book Review"Bats are so much more than Halloween symbols, as environmental biologist Dan Riskin makes clear…... Riskin interweaves intriguing facts about fruit bats and an easy-to-understand explanation of echolocation into an engaging tale... inspires youngsters to a greater curiosity and understanding about bats."—Washington Parent"Mesmerizing."—Imagination SoupPraise for Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You written by Dan RiskinA Globe & Mail Bestseller and a Toronto Star Bestseller.Featured in a one-hour special for the Canadian Discovery Channel."A fact-filled and amusing trek through nature's dark side that adroitly combines learning and the yuck factor."—Kirkus Reviews